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VX15 KVA

2015 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

175,566 mi
Last recorded175,566 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX15 KVA
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 175,566 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 159,881 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 144,669 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 137,933 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 121,920 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 110,678 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 103,344 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 94,937 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 82,208 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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VX15 KVA is a 2015 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VX15 KVA, 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 VX15 KVA registered?

VX15 KVA is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 3 March 2015.

Is VX15 KVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX15 KVA shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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