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BF15 OZS

2015 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

219,247 mi
Last recorded219,247 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 219,247 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 196,217 miles

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 9 Feb 2024 168,042 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 141,851 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 109,545 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 76,810 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 50,696 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 27,862 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 27,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge, cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 27,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 18,821 miles

Nearside Rear jacking pad missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 18,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear jacking pad missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 9,722 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 9,721 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 OZS is a 2015 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OZS, 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 OZS registered?

BF15 OZS is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2015.

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The MOT history for BF15 OZS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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