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WT15 LPL

2015 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

210,159 mi
Last recorded210,159 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWT15 LPL
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 210,159 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 210,147 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 2024 203,659 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 192,318 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 192,307 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Central Rear Upper Subframe bush splitting

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 187,378 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 187,268 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 185,865 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 185,858 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 181,100 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 179,073 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 179,023 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 170,789 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 170,778 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2020 165,822 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))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 165,388 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 160,610 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 160,260 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

pad warning light on dash

Pass 5 Jul 2019 141,009 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 140,972 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 118,970 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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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WT15 LPL is a 2015 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WT15 LPL, 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.

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WT15 LPL is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 10 August 2015.

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