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2015 BMW 118 1.5L Petrol · LO65 XTR

LO65 XTR

2015 BMW 118 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2015. Recorded mileage 79,478 miles. MOT expired on 25 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 118
Year / Origin
2015 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 25 Apr 2025
Road Tax
Untaxed (12 May 2025)
Recorded Mileage
79,478 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.5L
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Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 25 Apr 2025
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 12 May 2025
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2015
Engine
1499cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a remarkably stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 22 April 2024 at 79,478 miles resulted in zero defects, indicating that the previous owner maintained the car to a high standard. This consistency across the three recorded tests suggests that the mechanical and structural components have remained within acceptable tolerances without recurring failures. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle for its age, averaging approximately 7,225 miles per year. There is a significant data gap between the November 2018 test at 18,257 miles and the April 2023 test at 63,667 miles, during which the car covered over 45,000 miles. Despite this period of higher usage, the vehicle passed the 2023 inspection without any advisories. The current mileage reflects a history of light or short-distance commuting, which typically avoids the accelerated wear seen on higher mileage examples. While the MOT record is clean, a buyer should still perform a physical inspection of common BMW wear points relevant to this age. Given the intervals between tests, check the condition of suspension bushes, coil springs, and rubber seals for signs of cracking or perishation that occur regardless of mileage. Examine the brake discs for surface rust or thinning, as low-mileage use can sometimes lead to brake caliper seizing. The lack of recorded advisories suggests the structural integrity is sound, but a visual check of the underbody for corrosion remains a standard precaution for a vehicle of this era.
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LO65 XTR Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2024
  • 79,478 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT

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LO65 XTR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Jun 2026, 15:10
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 BMW 118 (LO65 XTR) between February 2023 and April 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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ADVISORY

LO65 XTR Mileage History

  1. 16/02/202363,651 mi
  2. 27/04/202363,667 mi+16 mi
  3. 22/04/202479,478 mi+15,811 mi

Average of roughly 13,420 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Outstanding recall notice
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