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RO15 FCF

2015 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,561 mi
Last recorded176,561 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO15 FCF
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 176,561 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2024 176,561 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2020 144,792 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 144,792 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 104,268 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 104,268 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 79,449 miles

emissions to clean to test

Pass 3 Apr 2018 67,403 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 FCF is a 2015 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FCF, 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 FCF registered?

RO15 FCF is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 13 April 2015.

Is RO15 FCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO15 FCF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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