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BL64 GGJ

2015 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,820 mi
Last recorded104,820 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL64 GGJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 104,820 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 104,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 93,852 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 93,852 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 87,526 miles

Central Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 77,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 66,909 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 66,909 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 60,650 miles

Both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2019 54,318 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 46,330 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2018 38,999 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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BL64 GGJ is a 2015 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL64 GGJ, 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 BL64 GGJ registered?

BL64 GGJ is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 16 January 2015.

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