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VE15 BHJ

2015 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,123 mi
Last recorded162,123 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE15 BHJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2026 162,123 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 May 2024 154,689 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2023 149,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts inner face pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshner removed from rear view mirror ()

Fail 26 Apr 2023 149,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts inner face pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshner removed from rear view mirror ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 141,891 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Apr 2022 141,754 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative All TPMS sensors missing from wheels on a direct system (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 May 2021 135,354 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 135,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 129,339 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 120,310 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 90,305 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))

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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VE15 BHJ is a 2015 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VE15 BHJ, 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 VE15 BHJ registered?

VE15 BHJ is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 19 June 2015.

Is VE15 BHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE15 BHJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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