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DA65 VTP

2015 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,825 mi
Last recorded124,825 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA65 VTP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 124,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 112,438 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 99,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also worn smooth on inner edge and has a nail in treads, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 87,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 72,448 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 60,356 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 47,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 34,479 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 VTP is a 2015 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VTP, 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 DA65 VTP registered?

DA65 VTP is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 14 October 2015.

Is DA65 VTP safe to buy?

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