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SH65 JGF

2015 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

172,584 mi
Last recorded172,584 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH65 JGF
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2026 172,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, bush for shock absorber mount deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, bush for shock absorber mount deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 157,859 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (shocker mount bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 144,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge & cracking across tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 131,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 112,179 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 109,828 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 104,648 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 96,570 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 87,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and inner edge worn as well

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

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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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SH65 JGF is a 2015 BMW 518 in Black 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 SH65 JGF, 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 SH65 JGF registered?

SH65 JGF is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 26 October 2015.

Is SH65 JGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH65 JGF 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.

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