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NK15 OYZ

2015 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,827 mi
Last recorded98,827 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK15 OYZ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 98,827 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 93,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 93,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 89,714 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 89,714 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 83,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi starting to blister (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi starting to blister (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi starting to blister (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 74,932 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 63,067 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 45,607 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 33,901 miles

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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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NK15 OYZ is a 2015 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NK15 OYZ, 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 NK15 OYZ registered?

NK15 OYZ is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 26 June 2015.

Is NK15 OYZ safe to buy?

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