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KU15 JJF

2015 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

160,386 mi
Last recorded160,386 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU15 JJF
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 160,386 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2025 152,192 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 150,656 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 90,581 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 146,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2023 137,534 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 133,495 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 129,886 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 126,597 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 120,747 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 113,693 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn 2mm 225/55/17

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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KU15 JJF is a 2015 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KU15 JJF, 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 KU15 JJF?

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What year was KU15 JJF registered?

KU15 JJF is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 28 May 2015.

Is KU15 JJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU15 JJF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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