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AJ15 PFK

2015 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

115,640 mi
Last recorded115,640 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ15 PFK
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 115,640 miles

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

both front shock absorber gaiters adrift

general wear front suspension bushes

Pass 27 Aug 2024 109,632 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 103,440 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 94,938 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 85,925 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 78,348 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 65,838 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 65,838 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 57,096 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 41,305 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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AJ15 PFK is a 2015 BMW 518 in Black 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 AJ15 PFK, 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 AJ15 PFK registered?

AJ15 PFK is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 13 July 2015.

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