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DA55 MES

2015 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,961 mi
Last recorded88,961 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 MES
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 88,961 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 78,729 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 72,399 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 59,519 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 54,429 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 49,414 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 49,153 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2019 41,639 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 33,211 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 25,959 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

Fail 1 Nov 2017 25,959 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

smoke test too clean to read.

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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DA55 MES 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 DA55 MES, 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 DA55 MES registered?

DA55 MES is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 5 May 2015.

Is DA55 MES safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA55 MES shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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