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BX65 HDL

2015 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,357 mi
Last recorded96,357 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX65 HDL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2026 96,357 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2026 96,357 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2025 82,593 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 63,012 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 63,012 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 60,987 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 48,869 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 48,869 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 24,893 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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BX65 HDL is a 2015 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX65 HDL, 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 BX65 HDL registered?

BX65 HDL is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2015.

Is BX65 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX65 HDL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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