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BU65 CFO

2015 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,709 mi
Last recorded158,709 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU65 CFO
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 158,709 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 147,793 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 139,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 128,644 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 119,673 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 112,666 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 105,781 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 91,285 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 90,105 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 79,741 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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BU65 CFO is a 2015 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BU65 CFO, 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 BU65 CFO?

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What year was BU65 CFO registered?

BU65 CFO is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 15 September 2015.

Is BU65 CFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU65 CFO shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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