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FX15 UWR

2015 BMW 518

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,658 mi
Last recorded100,658 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX15 UWR
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 100,658 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Feb 2026 100,658 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 88,546 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 81,683 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 69,884 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 58,322 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 54,154 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 50,817 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 50,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 42,136 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 32,033 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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FX15 UWR is a 2015 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FX15 UWR, 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 FX15 UWR registered?

FX15 UWR is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 8 April 2015.

Is FX15 UWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX15 UWR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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