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C17 DVT

2015 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,481 mi
Last recorded118,481 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 DVT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 118,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 111,896 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 98,871 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 96,453 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 May 2023 96,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In a tread 245/45r18 R/F (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 May 2022 89,875 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 82,738 miles

Both front tyres are worn close to cords

Fail 6 May 2021 82,738 miles

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

Both front tyres are worn close to cords

Pass 22 May 2020 73,944 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 58,501 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 38,023 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 21,085 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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C17 DVT is a 2015 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C17 DVT, 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 C17 DVT registered?

C17 DVT is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2015.

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