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YA64 FZC

2015 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

179,507 mi
Last recorded179,507 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA64 FZC
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 179,507 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 170,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 164,653 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 160,763 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 160,763 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt stalk (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 152,757 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 146,771 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 140,029 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 140,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55-17 rf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2019 127,280 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 90,890 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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YA64 FZC is a 2015 BMW 518 in White 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 YA64 FZC, 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 YA64 FZC registered?

YA64 FZC is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 23 January 2015.

Is YA64 FZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA64 FZC 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 YA64 FZC have outstanding finance?

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