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YS15 FWV

2015 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,959 mi
Last recorded161,959 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS15 FWV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 161,959 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 160,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 149,534 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 149,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 131,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner tyre wall damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 131,278 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner tyre wall damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 115,629 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 115,629 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 101,442 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 101,442 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Front (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 86,315 miles

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 86,315 miles

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 67,968 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 67,968 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (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
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YS15 FWV is a 2015 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YS15 FWV, 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 YS15 FWV registered?

YS15 FWV is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 1 June 2015.

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