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YF15 ZRV

2015 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,178 mi
Last recorded161,178 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 161,178 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2025 161,176 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 150,320 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nsf brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Pass 23 Nov 2023 138,408 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2023 138,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & worn tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2022 122,448 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 101,966 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 87,531 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 72,241 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 72,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2018 61,749 miles

Under trays fitted

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 ZRV 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 72.7%.

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 ZRV, 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 ZRV registered?

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

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