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BP04 GJP

2015 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,792 mi
Last recorded150,792 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 GJP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 150,792 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 136,162 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 136,152 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))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 125,359 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 120,513 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 186,211 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 166,737 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 93,844 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 92,902 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 92,902 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 77,217 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 77,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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BP04 GJP is a 2015 BMW 520 in Silver 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 BP04 GJP, 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 BP04 GJP registered?

BP04 GJP is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 31 July 2015.

Is BP04 GJP safe to buy?

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