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NA15 BVN

2015 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,699 mi
Last recorded118,699 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA15 BVN
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 118,699 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 114,409 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 104,911 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 98,855 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 96,412 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 94,228 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 89,742 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 89,728 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 73,884 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 72,402 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 72,402 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 41,023 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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NA15 BVN is a 2015 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NA15 BVN, 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.

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What year was NA15 BVN registered?

NA15 BVN is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 8 May 2015.

Is NA15 BVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA15 BVN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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