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BJ15 UBO

2015 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,988 mi
Last recorded125,988 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 125,988 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Dec 2023 105,797 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service light on dash

Pass 24 Dec 2022 98,268 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 24 Dec 2022 98,268 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing 3 nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2021 90,380 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Dec 2020 83,032 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Dec 2019 76,080 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 67,001 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 59,406 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2017 59,403 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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 UBO is a 2015 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ15 UBO, 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.

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What year was BJ15 UBO registered?

BJ15 UBO is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is BJ15 UBO safe to buy?

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