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OW64 EKB

2015 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,752 mi
Last recorded130,752 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW64 EKB
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 130,752 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 121,997 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 108,786 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 90,502 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 71,872 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 59,689 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brakes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 55,234 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 48,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 48,828 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 46,712 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 32,268 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge close to cord & sidewall scuffed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & sidewall scuffed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge close to cord

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

wipers smearing

Fail 2 Feb 2018 32,267 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge close to cord & sidewall scuffed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & sidewall scuffed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge close to cord

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

wipers smearing

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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OW64 EKB is a 2015 BMW 518 in Black 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 OW64 EKB, 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 OW64 EKB registered?

OW64 EKB is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 19 February 2015.

Is OW64 EKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW64 EKB 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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