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C3 MHL

2015 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,528 mi
Last recorded93,528 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 MHL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2025 93,528 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2024 78,789 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2023 63,018 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 45,645 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 29,003 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 24,840 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2019 23,087 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2018 16,672 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 16,616 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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C3 MHL is a 2015 BMW 520 in Blue 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 C3 MHL, 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 C3 MHL registered?

C3 MHL is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 11 June 2015.

Is C3 MHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 MHL shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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