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YR15 SVW

2015 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,734 mi
Last recorded61,734 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR15 SVW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 61,734 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 59,612 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 58,941 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 53,280 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 46,575 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 39,964 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 34,383 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 29,794 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 27,299 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 27,299 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 22,201 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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YR15 SVW is a 2015 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YR15 SVW, 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 YR15 SVW?

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What year was YR15 SVW registered?

YR15 SVW is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 2 April 2015.

Is YR15 SVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR15 SVW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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