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YF15 XDP

2015 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

162,963 mi
Last recorded162,963 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF15 XDP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 162,963 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 154,324 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 145,373 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 134,702 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 123,864 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 104,955 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 104,955 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 75,948 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

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 XDP is a 2015 BMW 518 in Grey 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 XDP, 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

How do I check the history of YF15 XDP?

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What year was YF15 XDP registered?

YF15 XDP is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 5 June 2015.

Is YF15 XDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF15 XDP 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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