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AJ15 BTO

2015 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,224 mi
Last recorded97,224 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ15 BTO
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 97,224 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 97,224 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 94,756 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 92,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in threads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5/2.5/3 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracks in threads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5/1.7/3 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 90,006 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner-also slight lip on front discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear 3 mm offside rear 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 86,909 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 82,377 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 May 2019 65,565 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 51,815 miles

Front screen chips

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 51,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front discs worn / lip advise replace

Front screen chips

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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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AJ15 BTO is a 2015 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ15 BTO, 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 AJ15 BTO registered?

AJ15 BTO is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 19 June 2015.

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