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EA15 NBB

2015 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,108 mi
Last recorded46,108 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA15 NBB
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 46,108 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 46,108 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 44,343 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 42,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 40,153 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 36,714 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 32,925 miles

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

Offside parking permit in zone A restricts view although not excessively but should be removed.

Offside washer jet defective.

Pass 16 Mar 2020 29,395 miles

Offside washer not working

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 18 Mar 2019 24,680 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Apr 2018 18,116 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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EA15 NBB 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 90%.

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 EA15 NBB, 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 EA15 NBB registered?

EA15 NBB is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 13 April 2015.

Is EA15 NBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA15 NBB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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