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YP15 FVS

2015 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,390 mi
Last recorded103,390 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP15 FVS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 103,390 miles

Rear differential bushes worn / perished, not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 7 May 2025 94,723 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 87,462 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 77,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to limit and very badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to limit (actual 1.6mm ) immediate replacement required (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 77,678 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades required (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to limit and very badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to limit (actual 1.6mm ) immediate replacement required (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2022 67,808 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 57,354 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 51,710 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 42,879 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 33,396 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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YP15 FVS 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 YP15 FVS, 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 YP15 FVS registered?

YP15 FVS is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 24 April 2015.

Is YP15 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP15 FVS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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