CarVerify

Free Car Check

BK15 WTR

2015 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,427 mi
Last recorded139,427 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK15 WTR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 139,427 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2026 139,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 130,868 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 130,868 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 123,548 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 109,658 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 109,658 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 90,379 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 89,361 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 86,621 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 77,100 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 64,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & edges worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4 mm & nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 48,731 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 48,579 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge close to cords

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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BK15 WTR 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 71.4%.

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 BK15 WTR, 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

How do I check the history of BK15 WTR?

You can check the full history of BK15 WTR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BK15 WTR registered?

BK15 WTR is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2015.

Is BK15 WTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK15 WTR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK15 WTR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BK15 WTR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.