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YK65 HGU

2015 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,695 mi
Last recorded95,695 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK65 HGU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 95,695 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 95,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear wrong [rear] brake pads fitted, to small [width]

Pass 14 Mar 2025 81,444 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 74,381 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff oily. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 74,381 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff oily. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 66,304 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 66,284 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 56,373 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 53,420 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 39,311 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 35,419 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 27,063 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 HGU is a 2015 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK65 HGU, 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.

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What year was YK65 HGU registered?

YK65 HGU is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 11 September 2015.

Is YK65 HGU safe to buy?

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