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M15 TOF

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,256 mi
Last recorded70,256 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 TOF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 70,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (to front), Slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Slight cracks. 225/55r17 97y RSC MOE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (to front), Slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Lower Small chip on windscreen

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Slight cracks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2025 63,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (to front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (to front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2024 56,559 miles

Nearside Front FRONT BRAKE PAD WARING LIGHT ON DASH.NEARSIDE SENSOR WIRE BROKEN

PLASTIC FLOOR SILL AND ENGINE COVERS

Pass 14 Jun 2023 50,122 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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 27 May 2022 43,534 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 35,187 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 28,723 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 28,720 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 24,530 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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M15 TOF is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 62,606 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 M15 TOF, 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 10 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M15 TOF registered?

M15 TOF is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 19 August 2016.

Is M15 TOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M15 TOF 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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