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YF15 XDD

2015 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,625 mi
Last recorded138,625 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 138,625 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure Brake wear indicator rubbing on inner wheel. (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 127,857 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 120,993 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 120,993 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 114,798 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 114,798 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 109,435 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 104,141 miles

engine cover&under tray fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2019 89,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 76,539 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 XDD is a 2015 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF15 XDD, 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 XDD registered?

YF15 XDD is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 3 June 2015.

Is YF15 XDD safe to buy?

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