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DMZ 1879

2015 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,536 mi
Last recorded89,536 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMZ 1879
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 89,536 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 84,175 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 84,162 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 83,867 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 83,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 245/45R18 100W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 73,395 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 65,554 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 58,033 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 50,840 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 55,506 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 45,682 miles

offside front tyre bold on outer edge

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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DMZ 1879 is a 2015 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DMZ 1879, 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 DMZ 1879 registered?

DMZ 1879 is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 24 February 2015.

Is DMZ 1879 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DMZ 1879 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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