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YK65 KPE

2015 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,821 mi
Last recorded102,821 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK65 KPE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 102,821 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 86,984 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 86,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also cut in sidewall + on wear limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2024 79,754 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 71,922 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2022 64,584 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 64,569 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn EXCESSIVE PLAY IN FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 58,752 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 49,977 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 48,240 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 33,521 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 30,714 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 30,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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YK65 KPE is a 2015 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YK65 KPE, 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

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What year was YK65 KPE registered?

YK65 KPE is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 10 September 2015.

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