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S2 FOL

2015 BMW 518

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

215,276 mi
Last recorded215,276 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 FOL
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 215,276 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 196,318 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 196,272 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 177,395 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 159,573 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 143,279 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 125,955 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 110,808 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 95,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 78,612 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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S2 FOL is a 2015 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S2 FOL, 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 S2 FOL registered?

S2 FOL is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 5 May 2015.

Is S2 FOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S2 FOL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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