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FD15 WSV

2015 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

152,236 mi
Last recorded152,236 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD15 WSV
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 152,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 147,508 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 142,721 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 140,865 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 138,402 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 118,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension Damper Dust Cover Split

Offside Front Suspension Damper Dust Cover Split

Offside Rear Vehicle Jacking Block Missing

Pass 21 Jul 2021 93,893 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2020 81,808 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 75,948 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 75,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 62,315 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 34,676 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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FD15 WSV is a 2015 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FD15 WSV, 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 FD15 WSV?

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What year was FD15 WSV registered?

FD15 WSV is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 8 June 2015.

Is FD15 WSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD15 WSV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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