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B18 GRO

2015 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

98,711 mi
Last recorded98,711 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 GRO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 98,711 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 95,142 miles

Covers fitted; not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Emissions tested and passed; readings too low to be registered by DSM

Pass 22 Aug 2024 182,002 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 182,002 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 90,059 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Aug 2023 170,901 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 85,584 miles

Emissions tested and passed; readings too low to be registered by DSM

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 161,632 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 80,360 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 80,360 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 151,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 76,129 miles

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

the emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading.

Pass 30 Jul 2020 141,835 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 72,187 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 72,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 131,932 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 64,709 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 122,162 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Zero emissions

Pass 24 Feb 2018 58,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc very corroded and need replacing Front disc are needed when pads replace

Pass 28 Jul 2017 117,730 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

front brake pads worn

Fail 28 Jul 2017 117,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine covers & under trays fitted.

front brake pads worn

Pass 7 Apr 2016 102,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 84,152 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 63,393 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 58,078 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 38,048 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 35,979 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 35,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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B18 GRO is a 2015 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

Across all 2015 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 71,270 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 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B18 GRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B18 GRO registered?

B18 GRO is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 6 March 2015.

Is B18 GRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 GRO shows 28 tests with a 82.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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