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KW15 UEH

2015 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,584 mi
Last recorded162,584 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW15 UEH
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 162,584 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 162,584 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2025 156,901 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 140,997 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 117,523 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 94,765 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 86,080 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 80,147 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2020 68,652 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 57,407 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 56,792 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 43,217 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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))

Fail 24 May 2018 43,217 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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KW15 UEH is a 2015 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KW15 UEH, 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 KW15 UEH registered?

KW15 UEH is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 26 May 2015.

Is KW15 UEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW15 UEH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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