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YY65 ZBR

2015 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,351 mi
Last recorded87,351 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY65 ZBR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2025 87,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 81,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring/Shock absorber bush beginning to deteriorate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement As nearside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 75,364 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 68,475 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 62,019 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 56,416 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 5 Dec 2019 51,949 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 24 Dec 2018 47,752 miles

body shields and under trays fitted

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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YY65 ZBR is a 2015 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YY65 ZBR, 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 YY65 ZBR registered?

YY65 ZBR is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 29 December 2015.

Is YY65 ZBR safe to buy?

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