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CA65 FNN

2015 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,081 mi
Last recorded192,081 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA65 FNN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 192,081 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner shoulder in sections (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner shoulder in sections (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 180,668 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 180,668 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 148,228 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 135,615 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cut inner edge but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 135,613 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cut inner edge but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 129,957 miles

Front engine mountings have more then average movement but not the the extent of being excessive

Pass 9 Feb 2021 74,685 miles

Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess o/s/r (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 74,685 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected n/s/r (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess o/s/r (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 115,626 miles

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

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

beam deflectors fitted to both front head lamps

both front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2019 61,032 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 61,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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CA65 FNN is a 2015 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CA65 FNN, 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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CA65 FNN is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 11 December 2015.

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