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RE15 VZM

2015 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,221 mi
Last recorded141,221 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE15 VZM
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 141,221 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 115,117 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 114,131 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak?

Pass 3 Feb 2023 103,715 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 103,715 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 95,479 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 90,013 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2021 90,013 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 83,833 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 79,061 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 72,671 miles

Both wiper blades smearing windscreen

Front brake discs heavily worn

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 62,567 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 61,152 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn very low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn very low on edges

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

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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RE15 VZM is a 2015 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RE15 VZM, 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 RE15 VZM registered?

RE15 VZM is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 26 June 2015.

Is RE15 VZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE15 VZM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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