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AF65 VEM

2015 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

257,363 mi
Last recorded257,363 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF65 VEM
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2025 257,363 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 222,895 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 181,904 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 139,496 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 117,851 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower shock absorber bush located within the main arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel stiff to turn

Pass 3 Dec 2020 105,576 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 94,795 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 73,638 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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AF65 VEM is a 2015 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AF65 VEM, 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 VEM registered?

AF65 VEM is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 15 October 2015.

Is AF65 VEM safe to buy?

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