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S30 STB

2015 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,507 mi
Last recorded151,507 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 STB
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 151,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 151,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 140,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall & tread worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 140,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall & tread worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 130,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 130,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 118,153 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 118,147 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 104,151 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 104,104 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit test limit 0.1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2021 92,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2020 83,539 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear brake pads very low 2-3 mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 72,245 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 50,626 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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S30 STB is a 2015 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S30 STB, 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.

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What year was S30 STB registered?

S30 STB is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 22 June 2015.

Is S30 STB safe to buy?

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