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OW15 OFZ

2015 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,370 mi
Last recorded171,370 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW15 OFZ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 171,370 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 160,985 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 142,903 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Differential mounting bushes splitting

Fail 19 Feb 2024 142,839 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Differential mounting bushes splitting

Pass 20 Feb 2023 127,926 miles

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

Rear Rear differential mounting bush deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2022 116,553 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 116,553 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 110,290 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 99,866 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 31 Jul 2018 74,694 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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OW15 OFZ is a 2015 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OW15 OFZ, 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 OW15 OFZ registered?

OW15 OFZ is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 5 August 2015.

Is OW15 OFZ safe to buy?

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