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BDZ 883

2015 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,164 mi
Last recorded97,164 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDZ 883
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 97,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2025 86,588 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on int mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2024 76,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shocker mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shocker mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 69,074 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on int mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad wire broken, brake disc worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 3 Mar 2023 69,074 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on int mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad wire broken, brake disc worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 17 Feb 2022 63,427 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2021 55,893 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface Area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle

Fail 15 Jan 2021 55,893 miles

Brake performance not tested Due To Hand Brake Fault (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface Area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 49,774 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners On Int Mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle

Fail 12 Jun 2019 49,774 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both, & O/S/F (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners On Int Mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle

Pass 15 May 2018 41,140 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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BDZ 883 is a 2015 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BDZ 883, 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 BDZ 883 registered?

BDZ 883 is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 30 April 2015.

Is BDZ 883 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDZ 883 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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