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AF15 VVZ

2015 BMW 518

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,057 mi
Last recorded135,057 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF15 VVZ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 135,057 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Apr 2025 126,402 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 16 Apr 2025 126,402 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Apr 2024 118,357 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 110,385 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 101,017 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 92,489 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Apr 2021 92,489 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Apr 2020 85,470 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 85,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2019 76,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 58,717 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 56,530 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 518?

Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,367
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,373
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,465
position lamp(s) not working 1,178
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,104
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AF15 VVZ is a 2015 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2015 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 90,801 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 518 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF15 VVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 518 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 518 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF15 VVZ registered?

AF15 VVZ is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 8 April 2015.

Is AF15 VVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF15 VVZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF15 VVZ have outstanding finance?

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