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YK65 SWJ

2015 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

109,690 mi
Last recorded109,690 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK65 SWJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 109,690 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2025 102,384 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 99,369 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 95,090 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 95,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 89,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm but worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm but worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 86,304 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front arm inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 81,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 75,078 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2018 63,509 miles

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

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

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 SWJ is a 2015 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YK65 SWJ, 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 SWJ registered?

YK65 SWJ is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 3 September 2015.

Is YK65 SWJ safe to buy?

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