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FL15 MXV

2015 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,747 mi
Last recorded89,747 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL15 MXV
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 89,747 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 89,747 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 85,533 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 81,123 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 76,055 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 69,218 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 65,195 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 62,570 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 59,212 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 46,716 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder close to exposing cords

Offside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder close to exposing cords

Offside Rear tyre has cut in tread but does not reach cords

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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FL15 MXV is a 2015 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FL15 MXV, 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 FL15 MXV registered?

FL15 MXV is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 16 March 2015.

Is FL15 MXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL15 MXV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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