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OY65 WFZ

2015 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

163,815 mi
Last recorded163,815 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY65 WFZ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 163,815 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 152,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 140,677 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 140,579 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow red (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 128,760 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 117,119 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 106,739 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 101,940 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 99,517 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 88,670 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2019 75,686 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 67,742 miles

o/s n/s front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 19 Sep 2018 67,742 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s n/s front tyres worn on outer edges

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 WFZ is a 2015 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WFZ, 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 OY65 WFZ registered?

OY65 WFZ is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 16 October 2015.

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