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NK15 PDV

2015 BMW 518

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,945 mi
Last recorded61,945 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK15 PDV
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 61,945 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 58,718 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 53,836 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 53,836 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 48,657 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 43,774 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 38,605 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 35,896 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 28,522 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 23,179 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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NK15 PDV is a 2015 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NK15 PDV, 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 PDV registered?

NK15 PDV is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 9 March 2015.

Is NK15 PDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK15 PDV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NK15 PDV have outstanding finance?

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