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S18 NFL

2015 BMW 5 Series

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,608 mi
Last recorded132,608 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 5 Series56,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 NFL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 132,608 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 132,608 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 130,209 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 127,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 125,840 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 120,780 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 115,082 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 84,214 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 84,203 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 75,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 56,693 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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S18 NFL is a 2015 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,979cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 56,595 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 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S18 NFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S18 NFL registered?

S18 NFL is a 2015 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 February 2015.

Is S18 NFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S18 NFL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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