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YD65 VMO

2015 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,283 mi
Last recorded58,283 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD65 VMO
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 58,283 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 53,844 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 46,952 miles

Front wipers smearing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2023 39,292 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 39,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2022 32,328 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 29,254 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 29,253 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 27,026 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 20,019 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 16,447 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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YD65 VMO 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 YD65 VMO, 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 YD65 VMO registered?

YD65 VMO is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 22 September 2015.

Is YD65 VMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD65 VMO 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.

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