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DA15 ODE

2015 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,079 mi
Last recorded109,079 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA15 ODE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 109,079 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 100,213 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 93,490 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 85,149 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 79,117 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays + engine covers fitted when tested

Pass 11 Aug 2021 59,432 miles

under trays + engine covers fitted when tested

Pass 17 Aug 2020 48,533 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2019 36,075 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 19,463 miles

osf,nsf and osr tyres-wear on inner/outer edges-tread visible-no cord etc on insp.

Fail 21 Aug 2018 19,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

osf,nsf and osr tyres-wear on inner/outer edges-tread visible-no cord etc on insp.

Pass 1 May 2018 17,492 miles

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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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DA15 ODE is a 2015 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DA15 ODE, 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 DA15 ODE registered?

DA15 ODE is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 6 May 2015.

Is DA15 ODE safe to buy?

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