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R2 VWE

2015 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,276 mi
Last recorded66,276 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 VWE
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 66,276 miles

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

Service overdue

Fail 16 Jun 2026 66,276 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim too high Nearside + offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service overdue

Pass 20 Jun 2025 62,407 miles

Both headlight aims were low

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 60,444 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside headlight washer jet leaking

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 53,572 miles

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

TPM Light is on

Pass 13 Jul 2022 50,530 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 46,524 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 46,524 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 40,367 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 59,047 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edges

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

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2019 59,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edges

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2018 31,313 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R2 VWE is a 2015 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R2 VWE, 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 R2 VWE registered?

R2 VWE is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 18 September 2015.

Is R2 VWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R2 VWE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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