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DF15 LOD

2015 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,282 mi
Last recorded120,282 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF15 LOD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 120,282 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 113,068 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2024 112,818 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2023 104,396 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 95,725 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 95,366 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 86,582 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 75,018 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 64,164 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 53,348 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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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DF15 LOD 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 DF15 LOD, 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 DF15 LOD?

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What year was DF15 LOD registered?

DF15 LOD is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 29 May 2015.

Is DF15 LOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF15 LOD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF15 LOD have outstanding finance?

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