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BF15 FON

2015 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,633 mi
Last recorded182,633 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF15 FON
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 182,633 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 182,633 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 171,269 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 145,967 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 145,967 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2023 136,216 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt clasp plastic surround broken

Nearside Rear shock absorber leaking

Offside Rear seat belt clasp plastic surround broken

Pass 26 Feb 2022 124,012 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 101,753 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 90,962 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 82,904 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 73,064 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 73,064 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

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 FON is a 2015 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FON, 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 FON registered?

BF15 FON is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 16 March 2015.

Is BF15 FON safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF15 FON shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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