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BF65 PZY

2015 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,355 mi
Last recorded140,355 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF65 PZY
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 140,355 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 128,913 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 119,118 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 119,118 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 111,754 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 111,754 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 103,430 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 103,430 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 94,558 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 79,844 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 72,872 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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BF65 PZY is a 2015 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF65 PZY, 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

How do I check the history of BF65 PZY?

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What year was BF65 PZY registered?

BF65 PZY is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 15 September 2015.

Is BF65 PZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF65 PZY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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