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AF65 DXD

2015 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

373,557 mi
Last recorded373,557 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF65 DXD
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 373,557 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers + shiles fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2024 319,487 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Small chip on windscreen

Pass 30 Oct 2023 280,277 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 280,277 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 235,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers + shields fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2022 193,946 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 196,946 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 182,800 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 153,309 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 153,309 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 142,700 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 129,098 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 120,514 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 99,928 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 95,664 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 95,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 72,486 miles

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

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

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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AF65 DXD 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 76.5%.

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 AF65 DXD, 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 AF65 DXD registered?

AF65 DXD is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 10 September 2015.

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