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BL04 CPL

2015 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,855 mi
Last recorded118,855 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 CPL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 118,855 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 111,045 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 102,169 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 95,528 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 89,414 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 82,599 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 76,983 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 66,806 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 58,502 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 51,235 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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BL04 CPL is a 2015 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BL04 CPL, 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 BL04 CPL registered?

BL04 CPL is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 25 February 2015.

Is BL04 CPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL04 CPL shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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