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DC13 DPC

2015 BMW 520

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,081 mi
Last recorded46,081 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC13 DPC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2026 46,081 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2025 76,102 miles

Offside Front washer poor output and jet loose

Pass 19 Jun 2025 41,309 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 71,787 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edges and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 38,986 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 67,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 35,836 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 61,246 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 32,231 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 53,582 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 28,604 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 49,202 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 25,769 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 47,401 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 22,113 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 42,268 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 2 Jul 2018 18,357 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 35,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 28,837 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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DC13 DPC is a 2015 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 DC13 DPC, 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 DC13 DPC registered?

DC13 DPC is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 6 March 2015.

Is DC13 DPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC13 DPC shows 19 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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