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FH15 GZW

2015 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

195,335 mi
Last recorded195,335 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH15 GZW
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 195,335 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 174,510 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 151,079 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 121,075 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 121,075 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 115,699 miles

rear brakes pads outer , worn to 1.5 mm , should be replaced asap . at time of inspection brakes discs in a good condition

rear dampers week , possible slight leak on off side rear

slight uneven wear off side rear tire , inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2021 106,698 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 106,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 100,199 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 100,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords in area of bald shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 94,304 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 86,533 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 84,955 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

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 GZW is a 2015 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GZW, 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 GZW registered?

FH15 GZW is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 29 June 2015.

Is FH15 GZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH15 GZW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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