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BJ15 LGA

2015 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,446 mi
Last recorded107,446 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ15 LGA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 107,446 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 100,125 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring view of various items

Pass 17 Jun 2024 89,425 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 83,589 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 77,074 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 70,955 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 63,582 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 58,045 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 51,418 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 46,178 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 43,589 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 34,379 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 33,927 miles

slight bind on front brakes

slight creak from front brakes, please moniter

Pass 22 Feb 2018 25,712 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 LGA is a 2015 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LGA, 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 LGA registered?

BJ15 LGA is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 2015.

Is BJ15 LGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ15 LGA shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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