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AK15 DKX

2015 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,211 mi
Last recorded122,211 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK15 DKX
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 122,211 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 122,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2025 110,773 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 99,110 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 92,040 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 83,063 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 71,998 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 60,095 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 49,559 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 39,086 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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AK15 DKX 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 AK15 DKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK15 DKX registered?

AK15 DKX is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 24 April 2015.

Is AK15 DKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK15 DKX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK15 DKX have outstanding finance?

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