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BF15 CNO

2015 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,987 mi
Last recorded137,987 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF15 CNO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 137,987 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 135,998 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 133,369 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 131,876 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 131,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both side. (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 128,000 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2021 117,629 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2020 102,157 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 84,181 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 60,851 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 21 Feb 2018 50,974 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 50,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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BF15 CNO is a 2015 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BF15 CNO, 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 BF15 CNO registered?

BF15 CNO is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 9 April 2015.

Is BF15 CNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF15 CNO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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