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CA64 UEZ

2015 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,905 mi
Last recorded149,905 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA64 UEZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 149,905 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 129,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 129,422 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 109,962 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2024 109,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 91,636 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 91,636 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 83,223 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 73,195 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2020 62,937 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 46,405 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 43,140 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 34,580 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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CA64 UEZ is a 2015 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CA64 UEZ, 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 CA64 UEZ registered?

CA64 UEZ is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 30 January 2015.

Is CA64 UEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA64 UEZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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