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WV15 XMS

2015 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

172,622 mi
Last recorded172,622 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV15 XMS
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 172,622 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 162,681 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 147,822 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 139,112 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 139,112 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S,N/S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2021 137,783 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 122,333 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))

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 16 Sep 2019 110,368 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 85,207 miles

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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WV15 XMS is a 2015 BMW 518 in White 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 WV15 XMS, 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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What year was WV15 XMS registered?

WV15 XMS is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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The MOT history for WV15 XMS 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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