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AJ15 YCH

2015 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

138,023 mi
Last recorded138,023 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 138,023 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged not affecting light output

Pass 8 Mar 2025 135,324 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 135,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 123,421 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 111,450 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 103,576 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 95,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55R17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55R17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp is illuminated

Pass 10 Jun 2020 85,353 miles

Nearside Rear Possible air suspension fault. Suspension air bag depletes when vehicle is switched off.

Pass 21 Jun 2019 69,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 49,995 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 YCH 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 YCH, 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 YCH registered?

AJ15 YCH is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 21 July 2015.

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