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RO15 BNX

2015 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,043 mi
Last recorded86,043 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO15 BNX
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 86,043 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit sticker removed and relocated to n/s upper ()

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 86,043 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit sticker removed and relocated to n/s upper ()

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 82,198 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 77,896 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 71,600 miles

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

parking brake button damaged but still does it's purpose

Fail 20 Jan 2023 71,600 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake button damaged but still does it's purpose

Pass 27 Jan 2022 63,918 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 53,953 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 48,204 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp washer not returning back to normal position

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 48,204 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp washer not returning back to normal position

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 47,803 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 47,803 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 35,732 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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RO15 BNX is a 2015 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RO15 BNX, 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 RO15 BNX registered?

RO15 BNX is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 30 March 2015.

Is RO15 BNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO15 BNX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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