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BV15 FDA

2015 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

147,971 mi
Last recorded147,971 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV15 FDA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 147,971 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 142,515 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 129,709 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 124,127 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 123,401 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 108,463 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 91,335 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 85,568 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 85,328 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 80,156 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 73,540 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2020 69,400 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 65,155 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 65,119 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 64,293 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 64,293 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 43,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FDA is a 2015 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FDA, 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 BV15 FDA registered?

BV15 FDA is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 25 March 2015.

Is BV15 FDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV15 FDA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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