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YK65 HLX

2015 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

205,394 mi
Last recorded205,394 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 205,394 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 193,251 miles

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 164,931 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 136,696 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 128,936 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 119,507 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine running so clean it is unable to provide a sample to test

Pass 17 Oct 2018 103,483 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 103,221 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit advise replacement / bridgestone Potenza 245/45/r18 96y runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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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YK65 HLX is a 2015 BMW 518 in Black 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 YK65 HLX, 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 HLX registered?

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

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The MOT history for YK65 HLX 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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