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OV15 TZP

2015 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,201 mi
Last recorded126,201 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 126,201 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 126,201 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 110,642 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 97,800 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 97,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 73,201 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 73,201 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 59,480 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 48,138 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jan 2020 39,364 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 34,028 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 34,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 26,499 miles

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

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

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 TZP is a 2015 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OV15 TZP, 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 TZP registered?

OV15 TZP is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 18 May 2015.

Is OV15 TZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV15 TZP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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