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HY15 YVG

2015 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,578 mi
Last recorded142,578 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY15 YVG
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 142,578 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 121,599 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 109,548 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 107,677 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 100,716 miles

low emissions

Pass 28 Jan 2022 98,114 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 94,306 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 94,306 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Goodyear, Excellence, RunFlat 245/40 R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2020 87,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 87,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40R19 Goodyear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 75,245 miles

engine cover/under-trays fitted

front wipers smearing

Pass 1 Feb 2018 59,383 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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HY15 YVG is a 2015 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HY15 YVG, 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 HY15 YVG?

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What year was HY15 YVG registered?

HY15 YVG is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 27 March 2015.

Is HY15 YVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY15 YVG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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