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BK65 ZYC

2015 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,516 mi
Last recorded58,516 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK65 ZYC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 58,516 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 55,352 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2025 55,349 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 52,698 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 50,951 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 49,776 miles

under trays

Pass 27 Oct 2020 48,539 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 47,294 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 37,829 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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BK65 ZYC is a 2015 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol 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 BK65 ZYC, 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 BK65 ZYC?

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What year was BK65 ZYC registered?

BK65 ZYC is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is BK65 ZYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK65 ZYC 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.

Does BK65 ZYC have outstanding finance?

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