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BF65 WVZ

2015 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,966 mi
Last recorded77,966 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF65 WVZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 77,966 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 71,612 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 64,127 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 56,442 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 49,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 46,531 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

all four tyres minor cracks on tread pattern

Pass 3 Jan 2020 41,321 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 33,328 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/55 x 17 rft ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 22,713 miles

Front Engine under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 22,200 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 15,703 miles

engine bay covers & under tray inhibit inspection

Fail 5 Jan 2018 15,703 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. seat back was insecure (6.2.A.2)

engine bay covers & under tray inhibit inspection

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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BF65 WVZ 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 91.7%.

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 BF65 WVZ, 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 BF65 WVZ registered?

BF65 WVZ is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2015.

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The MOT history for BF65 WVZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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