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OV15 TZU

2015 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,472 mi
Last recorded141,472 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV15 TZU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 141,472 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 137,468 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 127,018 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 122,472 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 115,351 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 110,661 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 110,661 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 107,245 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 107,067 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 102,017 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 101,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 May 2018 70,479 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 TZU 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 83.3%.

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 TZU, 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 TZU registered?

OV15 TZU is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 12 May 2015.

Is OV15 TZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV15 TZU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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