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AF15 LFY

2015 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,607 mi
Last recorded121,607 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF15 LFY
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 121,607 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 115,274 miles

Front exhaust flexy joint slightly loose

Fail 30 Jan 2025 115,271 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust flexy joint slightly loose

Pass 13 Feb 2024 110,097 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s front lower suspension arm / shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 102,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 96,475 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Feb 2021 90,240 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 85,106 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 76,217 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 67,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AF15 LFY is a 2015 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AF15 LFY, 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 AF15 LFY?

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What year was AF15 LFY registered?

AF15 LFY is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 18 March 2015.

Is AF15 LFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF15 LFY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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