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BW15 LOJ

2015 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,469 mi
Last recorded127,469 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW15 LOJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 127,469 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers smearing and streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 127,469 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers smearing and streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 114,456 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 102,900 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 100,638 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2022 90,817 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 90,817 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 82,183 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 82,183 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 77,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 64,062 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 63,833 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 43,814 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 LOJ is a 2015 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LOJ, 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 BW15 LOJ registered?

BW15 LOJ is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 25 June 2015.

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