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SK15 VCT

2015 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,600 mi
Last recorded73,600 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK15 VCT
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 73,600 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washers fluid pressure weak

Pass 11 Oct 2024 70,262 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 65,248 miles

N/S/F back plate loose but not likely to detach

Fail 2 Oct 2023 65,248 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

N/S/F back plate loose but not likely to detach

Pass 29 Sep 2022 61,930 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 57,067 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 54,095 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 54,051 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2019 49,494 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 44,648 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 38,836 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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SK15 VCT is a 2015 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SK15 VCT, 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 SK15 VCT registered?

SK15 VCT is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 18 March 2015.

Is SK15 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK15 VCT 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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