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BW15 EWK

2015 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

240,753 mi
Last recorded240,753 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW15 EWK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 240,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no front fog lights

Pass 23 Jan 2025 214,286 miles

advise front fog lights inop

Pass 5 Aug 2024 203,580 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 203,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 201,202 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Mar 2024 201,112 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Feb 2024 200,485 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 200,479 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.09 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 193,532 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 193,417 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.09 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 192,913 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 163,647 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 163,118 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.09 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 135,751 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 103,131 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 103,125 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nail in read + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 75,099 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 51,242 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 EWK is a 2015 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BW15 EWK, 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 EWK?

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What year was BW15 EWK registered?

BW15 EWK is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is BW15 EWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW15 EWK shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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