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YL15 EOM

2015 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

143,022 mi
Last recorded143,022 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL15 EOM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 143,022 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 135,499 miles

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

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2024 131,585 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2023 126,353 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 113,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 97,851 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 97,846 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 80,030 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 50,166 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 35,168 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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YL15 EOM is a 2015 BMW 520 in Black 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 YL15 EOM, 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 YL15 EOM registered?

YL15 EOM is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 9 July 2015.

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