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EL51 ZOE

2015 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,144 mi
Last recorded135,144 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL51 ZOE
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2026 135,144 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 114,806 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2023 96,197 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 79,673 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 64,591 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 51,129 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 33,300 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 30,197 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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EL51 ZOE is a 2015 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 EL51 ZOE, 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

How do I check the history of EL51 ZOE?

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What year was EL51 ZOE registered?

EL51 ZOE is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 23 September 2015.

Is EL51 ZOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL51 ZOE shows 8 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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