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CP15 TOA

2015 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,414 mi
Last recorded102,414 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP15 TOA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 102,414 miles

Front Front windscreen has chip in Zone A

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Nsr wheel on inner edge is slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Osr light lens (outer) is cracked on outer casing (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear noplate is deteriorating and front is cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 May 2026 102,328 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing Nsr reflector is missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Nsr tyre is low on inner edge and has cut in tread showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Front windscreen has chip in Zone A

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Nsr wheel on inner edge is slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Osr light lens (outer) is cracked on outer casing (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr tyre is 2mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear noplate is deteriorating and front is cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2025 89,825 miles

Offside Front Chip in front windscreen in Zone A

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front noplate is cracked rear noplate is deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 May 2025 89,825 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nsf wiper blade is split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Nsr road spring is broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Chip in front windscreen in Zone A

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Osr brake pad is wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front noplate is cracked rear noplate is deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2024 81,394 miles

Front Front windscreen has chip in Zone A

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front no plate is cracked and rear no plate is deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 71,431 miles

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

Front Front windscreen has chip in Zone A

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front noplate cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear noplate is deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 64,206 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 58,583 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 49,934 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 38,194 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 38,194 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 28,232 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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CP15 TOA is a 2015 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TOA, 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 CP15 TOA registered?

CP15 TOA is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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