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BC15 MJC

2015 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,726 mi
Last recorded68,726 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC15 MJC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2025 68,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush in lower suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush in lower suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 66,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre sidewall worn 245/45/R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on inside edge 245/45/R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 64,463 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 60,857 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 57,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 54,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245/45r18 R/F (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 50,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (245/45r18 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (245/45r18 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 41,311 miles

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Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 31,967 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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BC15 MJC 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 100%.

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 BC15 MJC, 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.

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What year was BC15 MJC registered?

BC15 MJC is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2015.

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