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OV15 TZG

2015 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

256,900 mi
Last recorded256,900 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV15 TZG
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2025 256,900 miles

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

Rear differential mount bush Worn, not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 19 Apr 2025 248,776 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 238,971 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 227,011 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 215,816 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 203,594 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 193,706 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 176,198 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 161,731 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 149,556 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 144,459 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 139,748 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 119,940 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 97,391 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 96,600 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 80,168 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 TZG is a 2015 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TZG, 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 TZG registered?

OV15 TZG is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 28 May 2015.

Is OV15 TZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV15 TZG shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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