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BW15 BPW

2015 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,966 mi
Last recorded74,966 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW15 BPW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 74,966 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 70,151 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 62,782 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 55,411 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 49,420 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 43,724 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 43,724 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 36,211 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 28,404 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 20,309 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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BW15 BPW is a 2015 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BW15 BPW, 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 BW15 BPW?

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What year was BW15 BPW registered?

BW15 BPW is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2015.

Is BW15 BPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW15 BPW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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