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CP15 VSM

2015 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

248,207 mi
Last recorded248,207 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 248,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 214,872 miles

Offside headlamp output slightly reduced

Rear differential mounting bushes deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2022 197,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 168,030 miles

Covers fitted obscuring testable items

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear differential rubber mounts starting to deteriorate

Stone chips on windscreen

Pass 24 Jun 2020 154,116 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 103,211 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 103,211 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 47,254 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 28,357 miles

under cover fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2017 20,636 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 VSM is a 2015 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VSM, 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 VSM registered?

CP15 VSM is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 27 July 2015.

Is CP15 VSM safe to buy?

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