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RE15 YBJ

2015 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,568 mi
Last recorded57,568 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE15 YBJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 57,568 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 52,231 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 52,230 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 47,237 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 43,313 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all four tyres are showing signsof wear

Pass 27 Oct 2021 40,128 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 30 Oct 2020 36,768 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 35,520 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2020 35,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2019 27,850 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2018 20,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2018 20,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

engine covers and under trays 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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RE15 YBJ is a 2015 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE15 YBJ, 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 RE15 YBJ registered?

RE15 YBJ is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 14 July 2015.

Is RE15 YBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE15 YBJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE15 YBJ have outstanding finance?

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