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YY15 GHD

2015 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

159,200 mi
Last recorded159,200 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY15 GHD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 159,200 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 158,115 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 156,872 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 154,516 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 152,159 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 149,381 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 135,028 miles
Pass 26 Dec 2019 106,139 miles
Fail 26 Dec 2019 106,139 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 92,948 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 80,783 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))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 69,528 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 69,423 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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YY15 GHD is a 2015 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YY15 GHD, 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 YY15 GHD registered?

YY15 GHD is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2015.

Is YY15 GHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY15 GHD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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