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YY15 EZV

2015 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,544 mi
Last recorded159,544 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY15 EZV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 159,544 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 159,544 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 147,613 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 134,490 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 126,120 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 116,364 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 107,219 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2020 103,069 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2020 103,069 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 May 2019 100,255 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 100,247 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 98,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YY15 EZV is a 2015 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY15 EZV, 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 YY15 EZV registered?

YY15 EZV is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 24 March 2015.

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