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YR65 LUY

2015 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,816 mi
Last recorded56,816 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR65 LUY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 56,816 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 52,340 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 52,338 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre Outer Shoulder ()

Pass 5 Mar 2024 45,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface rust buildup (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface rust buildup (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 40,201 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 39,539 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre near to edge of tyre-advise tyre renewal. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated advise renewal-(nail in tyre near to edge). (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 38,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 37,469 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 32,453 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 1 Mar 2019 32,453 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 16 Mar 2018 26,740 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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YR65 LUY 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 81.8%.

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 YR65 LUY, 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 YR65 LUY registered?

YR65 LUY is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 25 September 2015.

Is YR65 LUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR65 LUY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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