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OE15 PFU

2015 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,592 mi
Last recorded202,592 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE15 PFU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 202,592 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 195,403 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 191,137 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 178,910 miles

Engine mounting worn

Large undertray fitted

Nearside Front Backing plate deteriorated

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S - Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 178,910 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine mounting worn

Large undertray fitted

Nearside Front Backing plate deteriorated

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S - Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 168,976 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 164,886 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 164,880 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 131,576 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 103,382 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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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OE15 PFU is a 2015 BMW 518 in White 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 OE15 PFU, 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 OE15 PFU registered?

OE15 PFU is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 23 June 2015.

Is OE15 PFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE15 PFU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OE15 PFU have outstanding finance?

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