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DC15 GXB

2015 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,039 mi
Last recorded110,039 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC15 GXB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 110,039 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 105,954 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 98,366 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 98,333 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 87,194 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 78,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 72,852 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 72,851 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 54,444 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 43,369 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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DC15 GXB 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 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DC15 GXB, 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 DC15 GXB?

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What year was DC15 GXB registered?

DC15 GXB is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is DC15 GXB safe to buy?

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