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OV15 HNR

2015 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

144,310 mi
Last recorded144,310 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV15 HNR
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 144,310 miles

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

Rear shocks

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 132,086 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 131,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 105,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Undertray not fully secure + OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 91,822 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 20 Apr 2021 89,164 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 80,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 79,986 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 60,502 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 47,566 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 40,910 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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OV15 HNR is a 2015 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OV15 HNR, 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 OV15 HNR registered?

OV15 HNR is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 21 April 2015.

Is OV15 HNR safe to buy?

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