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CR15 AKM

2021 BMW 518

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,873 mi
Last recorded126,873 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR15 AKM
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 126,873 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2026 21,900 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 119,089 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 17,779 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 12,709 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 115,077 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 106,954 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 90,693 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 65,762 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 43,221 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 29,962 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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CR15 AKM is a 2021 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CR15 AKM, 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 5 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 CR15 AKM registered?

CR15 AKM is a 2021 BMW 518, first registered on 23 March 2021.

Is CR15 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR15 AKM shows 11 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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