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11 SPT

2015 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,855 mi
Last recorded116,855 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 SPT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 116,855 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2024 113,068 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 113,036 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 106,163 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 101,186 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Sep 2021 95,390 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All three belts ()

Fail 23 Sep 2021 95,306 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All three belts ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 89,533 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 85,085 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Aug 2018 80,390 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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11 SPT is a 2015 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 11 SPT, 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 11 SPT registered?

11 SPT is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 24 July 2015.

Is 11 SPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 11 SPT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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