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OV65 AZZ

2015 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

224,943 mi
Last recorded224,943 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV65 AZZ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 224,943 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 203,201 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 180,674 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 152,960 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 152,953 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 151,881 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 129,222 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 102,268 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 102,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 93,138 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 80,477 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 65,449 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 49,365 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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OV65 AZZ is a 2015 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OV65 AZZ, 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

How do I check the history of OV65 AZZ?

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What year was OV65 AZZ registered?

OV65 AZZ is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 16 October 2015.

Is OV65 AZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV65 AZZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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