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BV65 ZCU

2015 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,746 mi
Last recorded104,746 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV65 ZCU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 104,746 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 104,738 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 91,455 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 83,226 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 70,682 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 70,682 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 58,900 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 48,467 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 37,602 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 36,576 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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BV65 ZCU is a 2015 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV65 ZCU, 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 BV65 ZCU registered?

BV65 ZCU is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2015.

Is BV65 ZCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV65 ZCU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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