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SF15 XTR

2015 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

166,340 mi
Last recorded166,340 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF15 XTR
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 166,340 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2025 144,390 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 121,447 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 114,728 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 99,254 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 88,390 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 72,275 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 61,840 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 61,715 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 55,852 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 53,547 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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SF15 XTR is a 2015 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SF15 XTR, 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

How do I check the history of SF15 XTR?

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What year was SF15 XTR registered?

SF15 XTR is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 10 March 2015.

Is SF15 XTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF15 XTR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SF15 XTR have outstanding finance?

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