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BL64 JWV

2015 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,537 mi
Last recorded100,537 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL64 JWV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 100,537 miles

No exhaust emissions detected

bonnet catches require attention

Pass 10 Feb 2025 92,709 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 86,096 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Feb 2023 78,782 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Feb 2022 69,500 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 60,163 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 60,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2020 51,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 40,507 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 27,900 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 JWV is a 2015 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BL64 JWV, 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 BL64 JWV registered?

BL64 JWV is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 10 January 2015.

Is BL64 JWV safe to buy?

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