CarVerify

Free Car Check

YP65 AUR

2015 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

305,969 mi
Last recorded305,969 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP65 AUR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 305,969 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 305,969 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 291,929 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 277,707 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 261,950 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 245,263 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 224,676 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 203,494 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 184,298 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 165,799 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 156,909 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 153,655 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 142,961 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 134,551 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 123,198 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 112,812 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 105,488 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 105,487 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YP65 AUR is a 2015 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YP65 AUR, 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 YP65 AUR?

You can check the full history of YP65 AUR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YP65 AUR registered?

YP65 AUR is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 19 October 2015.

Is YP65 AUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP65 AUR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YP65 AUR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YP65 AUR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.