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BG15 YJT

2015 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,831 mi
Last recorded128,831 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG15 YJT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 128,831 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 123,451 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 123,449 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 113,672 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 98,136 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 83,408 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 69,997 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 60,057 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 45,679 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 30,096 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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BG15 YJT is a 2015 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BG15 YJT, 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

How do I check the history of BG15 YJT?

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What year was BG15 YJT registered?

BG15 YJT is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 29 April 2015.

Is BG15 YJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG15 YJT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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