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AJ15 LSL

2015 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,373 mi
Last recorded157,373 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ15 LSL
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 157,373 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 151,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 139,827 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 139,827 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2022 126,351 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 108,983 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Differential mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 96,343 miles

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

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED ITEMS ON BACK SEAT

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISC INNER SURFACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 May 2019 74,659 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 57,221 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 57,221 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 LSL is a 2015 BMW 518 in Black 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 LSL, 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.

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What year was AJ15 LSL registered?

AJ15 LSL is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 18 June 2015.

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