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BK15 WUL

2015 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

173,085 mi
Last recorded173,085 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK15 WUL
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 173,085 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 173,085 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 160,456 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 141,461 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 122,070 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 90,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside Brake Linings starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 68,075 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 49,288 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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BK15 WUL is a 2015 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BK15 WUL, 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 BK15 WUL registered?

BK15 WUL is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 25 March 2015.

Is BK15 WUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK15 WUL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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