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YR65 OZX

2015 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,777 mi
Last recorded187,777 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR65 OZX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 187,777 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not seated correctly

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 187,776 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not seated correctly

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 167,801 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))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 167,801 miles

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

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 15 Jul 2024 150,341 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 132,722 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 132,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Only just meet pass criteria (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Only just meet pass criteria (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 114,654 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 20 Jul 2022 114,654 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 12 Jul 2021 98,014 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 24 Jul 2020 87,187 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 68,747 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 OZX is a 2015 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OZX, 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.

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What year was YR65 OZX registered?

YR65 OZX is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2015.

Is YR65 OZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR65 OZX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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