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D15 POG

2018 BMW 520

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

140,348 mi
Last recorded140,348 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 52045,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD15 POG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 140,348 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2025 103,416 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 130,014 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 97,545 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 121,852 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 83,448 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 113,737 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 61,420 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 61,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 50,187 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 111,794 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 103,417 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 98,712 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 94,516 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 84,387 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 76,922 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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D15 POG is a 2018 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2018 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 45,387 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 D15 POG, 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 8 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 D15 POG registered?

D15 POG is a 2018 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is D15 POG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D15 POG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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