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KW05 UCH

2015 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

150,555 mi
Last recorded150,555 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 UCH
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 150,555 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 May 2026 150,515 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Apr 2025 141,223 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 131,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 121,362 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 109,243 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 97,658 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 88,952 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 86,694 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 55,888 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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KW05 UCH 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 90%.

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 KW05 UCH, 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 KW05 UCH?

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What year was KW05 UCH registered?

KW05 UCH is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 9 September 2015.

Is KW05 UCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW05 UCH shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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