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MV15 SYW

2015 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,120 mi
Last recorded125,120 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV15 SYW
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 125,120 miles

Brake pad warning indicator illuminated

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

Pass 20 May 2024 109,960 miles

Brake pad warning indicator illuminated

under vehicle covers restrict view

Fail 20 May 2024 109,960 miles

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

Brake pad warning indicator illuminated

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

under vehicle covers restrict view

Pass 11 May 2023 87,952 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 83,726 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 77,376 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 69,677 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 57,662 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 43,290 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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MV15 SYW is a 2015 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MV15 SYW, 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 MV15 SYW registered?

MV15 SYW is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 5 March 2015.

Is MV15 SYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV15 SYW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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