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FH15 DGE

2015 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

202,862 mi
Last recorded202,862 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH15 DGE
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 202,862 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 202,862 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 184,761 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 184,731 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2023 175,091 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 175,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 161,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 161,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 135,597 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 112,351 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 101,344 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 87,667 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 28 Jun 2018 87,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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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FH15 DGE is a 2015 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FH15 DGE, 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 FH15 DGE registered?

FH15 DGE is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 10 June 2015.

Is FH15 DGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH15 DGE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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