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C16 LLA

2015 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,808 mi
Last recorded61,808 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 LLA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2026 61,808 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 56,941 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 51,453 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 43,662 miles

Nearside Rear Cv gaitor has signed of grease but no visible splits in boot

Pass 21 Jun 2022 36,949 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 28,135 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 19,868 miles

Front & rear brake pad wear indicators close to discs

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 16,866 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 12,556 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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C16 LLA is a 2015 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C16 LLA, 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 C16 LLA registered?

C16 LLA is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 7 July 2015.

Is C16 LLA safe to buy?

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