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OY65 LNU

2015 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

230,731 mi
Last recorded230,731 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY65 LNU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 230,731 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 230,731 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 217,339 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 217,339 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 204,478 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 204,478 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 188,685 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 188,685 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 177,281 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 177,281 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 159,905 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 150,749 miles

Lower Undertrays fitted.

Fail 26 Dec 2022 150,266 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Undertrays fitted.

Pass 28 Jun 2022 131,716 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 106,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 86,944 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 78,593 miles

Front Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 6 Oct 2020 78,593 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 19 Aug 2020 77,616 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 73,977 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 73,661 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 63,292 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged but not effecting light output

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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OY65 LNU is a 2015 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OY65 LNU, 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 OY65 LNU registered?

OY65 LNU is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 10 September 2015.

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The MOT history for OY65 LNU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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