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R4 URF

2015 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

235,113 mi
Last recorded235,113 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 URF
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2026 235,113 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 224,598 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 207,307 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jun 2023 190,070 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 169,213 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 157,750 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 146,742 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 109,516 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 99,385 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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R4 URF is a 2015 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R4 URF, 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 R4 URF registered?

R4 URF is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 7 December 2015.

Is R4 URF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 URF shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R4 URF have outstanding finance?

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