2015 BMW 218 1.5L Petrol · R90 LAL
2015 BMW 218 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2015. Recorded mileage 38,414 miles. MOT valid until 30/01/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 218
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,414 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 1499cc
R90 LAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 38,414 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R90 LAL Mileage History
- 10/01/202423,587 mi
- 15/01/202529,465 mi+5,878 mi
- 31/01/202529,572 mi+107 mi
- 19/01/202638,414 mi+8,842 mi
- 26/01/202638,414 mi
Average of roughly 7,250 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R90 LAL MOT History
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 (R90 LAL) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Position lamp not working only illuminates when head light on (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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