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AF15 UGV

2015 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

262,086 mi
Last recorded262,086 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF15 UGV
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 262,086 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 243,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 231,956 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 217,596 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 215,396 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 202,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 183,134 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (Torque reaction arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 177,337 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 163,681 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 159,721 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 148,864 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 140,905 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 140,905 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 120,030 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 100,846 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 72,672 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 67,027 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

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 UGV is a 2015 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 UGV, 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 AF15 UGV registered?

AF15 UGV is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 26 March 2015.

Is AF15 UGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF15 UGV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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