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SH13 MER

2015 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

112,037 mi
Last recorded112,037 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH13 MER
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 112,037 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 104,039 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 95,980 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 95,980 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 88,202 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))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 78,930 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 71,285 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 61,593 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 57,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 47,302 miles

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

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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SH13 MER is a 2015 BMW 518 in White 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 SH13 MER, 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 SH13 MER registered?

SH13 MER is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 21 September 2015.

Is SH13 MER safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH13 MER 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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