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2015 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,174 mi
Last recorded146,174 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW15 CFU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2026 146,174 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 134,579 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 121,139 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly developing flat spots

Pass 2 Feb 2023 103,952 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly developing flat spots

Pass 17 Jan 2022 95,346 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 83,613 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 72,282 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 3 Jul 2018 55,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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OW15 CFU is a 2015 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 OW15 CFU, 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.

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OW15 CFU is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 14 July 2015.

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The MOT history for OW15 CFU shows 8 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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