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BG15 YMY

2015 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,355 mi
Last recorded100,355 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG15 YMY
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2025 100,355 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 84,781 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 83,037 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 78,060 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 73,668 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 63,295 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 54,470 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 48,445 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 37,805 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 37,651 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 37,650 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre edge worn.

Offside Front Outer Tyre edge worn.

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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BG15 YMY is a 2015 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BG15 YMY, 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 BG15 YMY?

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What year was BG15 YMY registered?

BG15 YMY is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 20 May 2015.

Is BG15 YMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG15 YMY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG15 YMY have outstanding finance?

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