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BP15 NUV

2015 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

151,627 mi
Last recorded151,627 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP15 NUV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 151,627 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 149,780 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 137,900 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 137,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 122,318 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 98,514 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 71,260 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 45,130 miles

O/side front tyre surface cracking in treads

Underfloor covers fitted preventing inspection of some testable items

Pass 16 Jul 2018 38,409 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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BP15 NUV is a 2015 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 BP15 NUV, 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 BP15 NUV registered?

BP15 NUV is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 23 June 2015.

Is BP15 NUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP15 NUV 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.

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