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YL15 YKJ

2015 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,670 mi
Last recorded108,670 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL15 YKJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 108,670 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive At rear differential pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 94,624 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 29 Aug 2023 86,083 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 76,285 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 64,738 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 54,860 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 47,970 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 37,400 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 22,706 miles

Nearside Rear cut on tread

engine cover and tray obstruction underside of components

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 YKJ is a 2015 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YKJ, 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 YL15 YKJ?

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What year was YL15 YKJ registered?

YL15 YKJ is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 10 August 2015.

Is YL15 YKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL15 YKJ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL15 YKJ have outstanding finance?

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