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BT65 YUU

2015 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,693 mi
Last recorded128,693 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT65 YUU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 128,693 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 128,693 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 127,206 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 124,301 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 118,802 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 106,068 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 97,763 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 83,717 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 76,030 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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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BT65 YUU is a 2015 BMW 520 in Grey 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 BT65 YUU, 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 BT65 YUU registered?

BT65 YUU is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 17 December 2015.

Is BT65 YUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT65 YUU 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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