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YL15 ZKO

2015 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,604 mi
Last recorded74,604 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL15 ZKO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 74,604 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 66,497 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 59,504 miles

Both front and both rear brake discs slightly pitted on inner surface

Front wiper blades slightly deteriorated / worn

Pass 23 Aug 2022 52,425 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 45,833 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 41,048 miles

Front tyres wearing low on outer edges (raised tread)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 35,344 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 27,308 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 ZKO is a 2015 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 ZKO, 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 ZKO registered?

YL15 ZKO is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 18 August 2015.

Is YL15 ZKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL15 ZKO shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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