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SB65 AHZ

2015 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

186,809 mi
Last recorded186,809 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB65 AHZ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 186,809 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 183,748 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 183,007 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 178,022 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 8 Feb 2023 174,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Feb 2023 174,514 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Aug 2022 171,695 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2022 166,107 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2021 161,925 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 148,958 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 137,365 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 125,753 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 108,166 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 94,169 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 88,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

small stone chip front windscreen

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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SB65 AHZ is a 2015 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SB65 AHZ, 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 SB65 AHZ registered?

SB65 AHZ is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 9 November 2015.

Is SB65 AHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB65 AHZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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