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DAZ 7240

2015 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,461 mi
Last recorded119,461 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAZ 7240
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 119,461 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 119,461 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 105,785 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 99,115 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 91,992 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 81,986 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 70,733 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 59,407 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 49,663 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 35,586 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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DAZ 7240 is a 2015 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DAZ 7240, 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

How do I check the history of DAZ 7240?

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What year was DAZ 7240 registered?

DAZ 7240 is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 24 April 2015.

Is DAZ 7240 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAZ 7240 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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