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CA52 OLA

2015 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,745 mi
Last recorded100,745 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 OLA
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 18 May 2026 100,745 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 95,678 miles

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2024 90,549 miles

undertrays and engine cover fitted

Pass 11 May 2023 83,408 miles

emissions too low to obtain reading

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 5 May 2022 77,663 miles

Emissions to low to obtain reading

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2021 71,366 miles

emissions too low to obtain reading

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 12 May 2020 66,367 miles

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

emissions too low to obtain reading

undertrays obscuring under carriage

Pass 19 Feb 2019 58,494 miles

unable to smoke test due to voltage sen alt fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2018 43,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

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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CA52 OLA is a 2015 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA52 OLA, 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 CA52 OLA registered?

CA52 OLA is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 8 March 2015.

Is CA52 OLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA52 OLA shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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