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SF65 OJP

2015 BMW 518

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,223 mi
Last recorded173,223 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF65 OJP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 173,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 158,712 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 135,090 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 109,621 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 92,141 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 92,139 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 80,901 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 80,884 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 80,883 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))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 77,591 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 56,858 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 56,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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SF65 OJP is a 2015 BMW 518 in Silver 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 SF65 OJP, 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 SF65 OJP registered?

SF65 OJP is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 26 November 2015.

Is SF65 OJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF65 OJP 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.

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