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YK65 HBA

2015 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,966 mi
Last recorded103,966 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK65 HBA
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 103,966 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 98,339 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 91,249 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both frt tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres various cuts unable to confirm cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 84,812 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 77,789 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 72,589 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 62,855 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 62,855 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 47,458 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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YK65 HBA is a 2015 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YK65 HBA, 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 YK65 HBA registered?

YK65 HBA is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 10 September 2015.

Is YK65 HBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK65 HBA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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