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BJ15 WYV

2015 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,467 mi
Last recorded90,467 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ15 WYV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 90,467 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 78,257 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 72,149 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 66,932 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 59,462 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 51,280 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 45,184 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 34,586 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 34,586 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 WYV is a 2015 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WYV, 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 WYV registered?

BJ15 WYV is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 31 July 2015.

Is BJ15 WYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ15 WYV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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