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BV15 FCU

2015 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,407 mi
Last recorded88,407 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV15 FCU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2025 88,407 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 83,654 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2023 76,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 70,254 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 64,372 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 59,148 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 52,696 miles

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

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 15 Feb 2018 44,967 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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BV15 FCU is a 2015 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BV15 FCU, 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

How do I check the history of BV15 FCU?

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What year was BV15 FCU registered?

BV15 FCU is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 2 March 2015.

Is BV15 FCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV15 FCU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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