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SB65 GGZ

2015 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,041 mi
Last recorded118,041 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB65 GGZ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 118,041 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 113,784 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 102,777 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 94,214 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 94,212 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 88,868 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 88,868 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 76,562 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 63,635 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 63,490 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 48,184 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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SB65 GGZ is a 2015 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SB65 GGZ, 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

How do I check the history of SB65 GGZ?

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What year was SB65 GGZ registered?

SB65 GGZ is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 19 October 2015.

Is SB65 GGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB65 GGZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SB65 GGZ have outstanding finance?

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