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KF15 MZD

2015 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

214,125 mi
Last recorded214,125 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF15 MZD
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 214,125 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 199,550 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 176,414 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 151,565 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 134,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear close on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear number plates faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 134,691 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear close on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear number plates faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 119,765 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 102,887 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 80,980 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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KF15 MZD is a 2015 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KF15 MZD, 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 KF15 MZD registered?

KF15 MZD is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 30 July 2015.

Is KF15 MZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF15 MZD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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