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AE65 YWM

2015 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,599 mi
Last recorded105,599 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE65 YWM
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 105,599 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 100,763 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 100,763 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2024 94,317 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 94,317 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 87,261 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 80,967 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 73,505 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 69,698 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 68,868 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 68,866 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 55,836 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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AE65 YWM is a 2015 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE65 YWM, 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 AE65 YWM registered?

AE65 YWM is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 17 November 2015.

Is AE65 YWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE65 YWM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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