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B5 NRD

2015 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,812 mi
Last recorded63,812 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 NRD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 63,812 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 57,020 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 57,015 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 39,061 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 28,917 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 28 Oct 2021 24,336 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 23,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 17,962 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 14,685 miles

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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B5 NRD is a 2015 BMW 520 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 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 71,270 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B5 NRD, 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 B5 NRD registered?

B5 NRD is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2015.

Is B5 NRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 NRD 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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