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BJ15 BWZ

2015 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

215,084 mi
Last recorded215,084 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ15 BWZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 215,084 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2025 212,006 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 161,141 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 132,391 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 132,312 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/40 R19 101Y RF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40 R19 98Y RF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 125,361 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 102,959 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 73,652 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 54,613 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 51,698 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2018 40,377 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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BJ15 BWZ is a 2015 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BJ15 BWZ, 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 BJ15 BWZ registered?

BJ15 BWZ is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2015.

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The MOT history for BJ15 BWZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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