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GU15 OTZ

2015 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,823 mi
Last recorded143,823 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU15 OTZ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 143,823 miles

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

tpm lamp on

underbody floor covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2025 129,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody floor covers fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2025 129,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody floor covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2024 124,418 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 118,086 miles

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))

underbody floor covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2022 110,989 miles

underbody floor covers fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2022 110,989 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

underbody floor covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2021 103,257 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 103,257 miles

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on.brake pad sensor wire snapped nearside front.

Pass 5 Aug 2020 94,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 84,022 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 64,778 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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GU15 OTZ is a 2015 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU15 OTZ, 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 GU15 OTZ registered?

GU15 OTZ is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 27 April 2015.

Is GU15 OTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU15 OTZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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