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NR06 ERT

2015 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests32 (25 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.1%

Mileage

170,001 mi
Last recorded170,001 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNR06 ERT
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

25 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 170,001 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 121,531 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 8 Nov 2024 157,162 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 119,855 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 119,855 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 139,784 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 116,594 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule marked with chalk (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 127,106 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 110,943 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 106,874 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

general corrosion under side

Pass 3 Sep 2021 122,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 103,664 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 103,627 miles

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose 3 bolts (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt missing 1 missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated pad sensors damaged (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Aug 2020 106,301 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 106,294 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 91,808 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 97,363 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear number plate fading

Pass 7 Sep 2018 80,348 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 91,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 91,420 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2018 66,095 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 85,744 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side on the boarder (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 80,581 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 73,932 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 73,932 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 58,145 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 57,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2013 57,841 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,812 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 37,684 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 37,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 37,653 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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NR06 ERT is a 2015 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.1%.

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 NR06 ERT, 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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NR06 ERT is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 13 March 2015.

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