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DA65 ZRF

2015 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,363 mi
Last recorded47,363 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA65 ZRF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 47,363 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/20 both tyres BADLY WORN on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged 275/35/20 both tyres side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 42,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/20 below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/20 below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged 275/35/20 both tyres side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/20 both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 37,257 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/20 RUN FLAT both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 30,595 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/20 badly worn on edge DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 22,054 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 22,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2020 15,620 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 14,191 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 12,478 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 ZRF is a 2015 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DA65 ZRF, 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 ZRF registered?

DA65 ZRF is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 13 October 2015.

Is DA65 ZRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA65 ZRF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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