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CP15 EKJ

2015 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,898 mi
Last recorded87,898 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP15 EKJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2025 87,898 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 79,046 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 69,492 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 59,541 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 58,445 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 55,075 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 11 Jun 2020 52,083 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 10 May 2019 46,053 miles

N/S/R tyre sidewall cut

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge , cuts to tyre tread

Pass 7 Jun 2018 38,891 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads getting low.

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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CP15 EKJ is a 2015 BMW 520 in Black 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 CP15 EKJ, 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

How do I check the history of CP15 EKJ?

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What year was CP15 EKJ registered?

CP15 EKJ is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 13 July 2015.

Is CP15 EKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP15 EKJ 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.

Does CP15 EKJ have outstanding finance?

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