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101 RE

2015 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,070 mi
Last recorded18,070 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration101 RE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 18,070 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 18,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 17,851 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 17,700 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 17,376 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 21 Jul 2021 16,680 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted - obscuring view of testable items

exhaust has a internal rattle

Pass 13 Aug 2020 16,064 miles

Nearside Rear tyre becoming low on tread

emissions test too clean to register - print-out unavailable

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 29 Jul 2019 14,662 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 13,257 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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101 RE is a 2015 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 101 RE, 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 101 RE registered?

101 RE is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 18 August 2015.

Is 101 RE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 101 RE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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