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BJ65 OMY

2015 BMW 520

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,635 mi
Last recorded144,635 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ65 OMY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 144,635 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 134,798 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 123,940 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 123,940 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))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 117,579 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some corrosion around edge of inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 108,632 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 92,147 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 86,318 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 79,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 58,486 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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BJ65 OMY is a 2015 BMW 520 in Brown 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 BJ65 OMY, 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 BJ65 OMY registered?

BJ65 OMY is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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