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FP15 GRU

2015 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,210 mi
Last recorded112,210 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP15 GRU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 112,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR INDICATORS

Offside Rear WORN CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR INDICATORS

Pass 4 Feb 2025 106,851 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 100,431 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 92,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads Worn Very Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 85,243 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 85,196 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively unable to check (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 79,338 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2020 73,588 miles

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

Zero emissions at time of test

Pass 6 Feb 2019 65,096 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 53,452 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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FP15 GRU 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 FP15 GRU, 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 FP15 GRU?

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What year was FP15 GRU registered?

FP15 GRU is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 5 May 2015.

Is FP15 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP15 GRU 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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