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YL15 YLV

2015 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

342,328 mi
Last recorded342,328 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2024 342,328 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

smoke head unable to pickup emissions

Pass 11 Sep 2023 335,869 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 335,681 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil minor oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear diff has a minor oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2022 307,518 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 19 Aug 2021 265,965 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 259,664 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 21 Mar 2020 243,864 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 166,143 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2018 97,417 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 27,010 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 YLV is a 2015 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YL15 YLV, 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 YLV registered?

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

Is YL15 YLV safe to buy?

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