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CP15 TNL

2015 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,339 mi
Last recorded73,339 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 73,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 73,320 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured inner rim cracked and distorted (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 54,657 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 54,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 37,565 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 35,050 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 35,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 32,092 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 29,123 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 23,934 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 19,554 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 TNL is a 2015 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CP15 TNL, 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 CP15 TNL registered?

CP15 TNL is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 15 July 2015.

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