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VFZ 6504

2015 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

131,458 mi
Last recorded131,458 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFZ 6504
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 131,458 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 131,458 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 126,714 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 122,151 miles

Tyre slightly damaged Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 115,993 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 105,473 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 100,209 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 96,032 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 86,128 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 77,237 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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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VFZ 6504 is a 2015 BMW 518 in Black 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 VFZ 6504, 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 VFZ 6504?

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What year was VFZ 6504 registered?

VFZ 6504 is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 12 January 2015.

Is VFZ 6504 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFZ 6504 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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