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OY15 WCU

2015 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

151,884 mi
Last recorded151,884 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY15 WCU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 151,884 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 144,779 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jan 2024 137,440 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 137,388 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bothe (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2023 129,921 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 122,760 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 101,931 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 101,045 miles

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))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Sep 2019 99,265 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 153,126 miles

underside covers prevent full inspection to some components

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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OY15 WCU 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 90%.

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 OY15 WCU, 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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What year was OY15 WCU registered?

OY15 WCU is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 8 April 2015.

Is OY15 WCU safe to buy?

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