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EG02 CAL

2015 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,879 mi
Last recorded90,879 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG02 CAL
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 90,879 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 90,879 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 90,876 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 77,236 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 75,670 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 70,425 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 64,450 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 59,714 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 52,882 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 42,312 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs getting worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread seperating,also nsr tyre starting to perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brakes discs get-t-i-ng corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 34,796 miles

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

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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EG02 CAL is a 2015 BMW 518 in Blue 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 EG02 CAL, 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 EG02 CAL registered?

EG02 CAL is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 19 November 2015.

Is EG02 CAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG02 CAL 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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