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DA65 SDO

2015 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,492 mi
Last recorded142,492 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA65 SDO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 May 2026 142,492 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 139,641 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 127,995 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 113,084 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 96,495 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Undertray contaminated with diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 77,856 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm tread 275x35x19 r/f

engine undertray missing

front tyre wear to inner edge also delaminating 245x40x19

Pass 19 May 2020 63,998 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 62,279 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 59,002 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Oct 2018 40,596 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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DA65 SDO is a 2015 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DA65 SDO, 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 DA65 SDO registered?

DA65 SDO is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 17 November 2015.

Is DA65 SDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA65 SDO shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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