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OO08 FAL

2015 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

286,788 mi
Last recorded286,788 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO08 FAL
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 286,788 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 286,788 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 277,191 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 277,191 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 269,005 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 261,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2023 261,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 216,912 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 214,278 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 182,209 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 147,943 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 112,846 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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OO08 FAL is a 2015 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OO08 FAL, 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 OO08 FAL registered?

OO08 FAL is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 11 September 2015.

Is OO08 FAL safe to buy?

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