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LC64 TFY

2015 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

225,497 mi
Last recorded225,497 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC64 TFY
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 225,497 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 207,319 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 207,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

O/S/F BRAKE BACK PLATE INSECURE

Pass 7 Mar 2023 186,719 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 169,378 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 144,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge - approx. 3.0mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2020 135,337 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 125,680 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 7 Jan 2019 125,680 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 Jan 2018 95,610 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edges.

Undertrays fitted.

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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LC64 TFY is a 2015 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC64 TFY, 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.

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What year was LC64 TFY registered?

LC64 TFY is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 26 January 2015.

Is LC64 TFY safe to buy?

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