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YF15 VVD

2015 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,539 mi
Last recorded143,539 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF15 VVD
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 143,539 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2024 141,649 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 132,997 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 103,488 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 103,488 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 95,183 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 79,678 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 68,429 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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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YF15 VVD is a 2015 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YF15 VVD, 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 YF15 VVD registered?

YF15 VVD is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 1 June 2015.

Is YF15 VVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF15 VVD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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