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VA15 AVC

2015 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,253 mi
Last recorded158,253 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA15 AVC
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 158,253 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 157,671 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 149,918 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 139,709 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 128,433 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 108,303 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 56,788 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 42,718 miles

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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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VA15 AVC is a 2015 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VA15 AVC, 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 VA15 AVC registered?

VA15 AVC is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 30 July 2015.

Is VA15 AVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA15 AVC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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