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145D169

2015 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,378 mi
Last recorded46,378 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration145D169
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 46,378 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 46,378 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 44,168 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 44,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 40,324 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 40,324 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 35,382 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 35,382 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 32,828 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 32,828 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 30,486 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 30,486 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 25,089 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 18,754 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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145D169 is a 2015 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 145D169, 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 145D169 registered?

145D169 is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 2 March 2015.

Is 145D169 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 145D169 shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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