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CU65 TRZ

2015 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,902 mi
Last recorded83,902 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU65 TRZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 83,902 miles

brake warn light on dash

Fail 11 Dec 2025 83,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake warn light on dash

n/s front tyre worn edge

Pass 13 Dec 2024 75,023 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 68,756 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 68,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 60,997 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 60,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 55,804 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 55,804 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 53,816 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front brake discs inner face worn/deteriorating

o/s front inner brake pad worn

rear brake discs beginning to deteriorate

rear pads showing wear

Pass 12 Oct 2019 51,839 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 51,839 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 43,443 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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CU65 TRZ is a 2015 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CU65 TRZ, 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 CU65 TRZ registered?

CU65 TRZ is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 10 September 2015.

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