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BK65 VWR

2015 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

70,015 mi
Last recorded70,015 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK65 VWR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 70,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 64,273 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 64,273 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 57,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 50,371 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 9 Jan 2023 50,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2022 46,631 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2022 46,628 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2021 42,807 miles

The both sides rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 3 Jan 2021 42,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

The both sides rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 4 Oct 2019 37,440 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 31,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 13 Sep 2018 31,735 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))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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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BK65 VWR is a 2015 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BK65 VWR, 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 BK65 VWR registered?

BK65 VWR is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 21 September 2015.

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The MOT history for BK65 VWR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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