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2015 BMW 218 2.0L Diesel · R111 ABM

R111 ABM

2015 BMW 218 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Dec 2015. Recorded mileage 49,197 miles. MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026.

Make & Model
BMW 218
Year / Origin
2015 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 19 Dec 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
49,197 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 19 Dec 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2015
Engine
1995cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This BMW 218 presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT on 3 December 2025 at 49,197 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the vehicle failed a test on the same day at 49,196 miles, the lack of recorded defects suggests a clerical error or a minor administrative failure rather than a mechanical fault. The mileage is exceptionally low for an eleven year old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,472 miles per year. The progression from 32,986 miles in December 2022 to 49,197 miles in December 2025 shows a consistent and light usage pattern. There are no erratic jumps in mileage that would suggest periods of heavy commercial use or sudden changes in ownership patterns. The absence of any advisories or failures across the last four years of testing is unusual for a vehicle of this age. No issues regarding suspension bushes, brake disc corrosion, or exhaust emissions have been flagged. This suggests a high standard of preventative maintenance or very light duty cycles that have spared the chassis from typical wear and tear. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that degrade regardless of mileage. Low-use vehicles often suffer from perished tyre compounds, dried-out suspension seals, or battery degradation due to long periods of standing. Check for brake caliper seizing or disc surface corrosion, as these are common in cars that do not see frequent high-speed braking.
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R111 ABM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
  • 49,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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R111 ABM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 20 Sept 2026, 06:21
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 BMW 218 (R111 ABM) between December 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 03 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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ADVISORY

R111 ABM Mileage History

  1. 12/12/202232,986 mi
  2. 01/12/202338,495 mi+5,509 mi
  3. 20/12/202443,674 mi+5,179 mi
  4. 03/12/202549,196 mi+5,522 mi
  5. 03/12/202549,197 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 5,447 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
83
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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