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VX15 ZDL

2015 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

196,392 mi
Last recorded196,392 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX15 ZDL
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 196,392 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 181,156 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 164,503 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 147,799 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 127,263 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 127,250 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 112,383 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 98,631 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 68,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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 ZDL is a 2015 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZDL, 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 VX15 ZDL?

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What year was VX15 ZDL registered?

VX15 ZDL is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 2 March 2015.

Is VX15 ZDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX15 ZDL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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