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176D977

2015 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,733 mi
Last recorded41,733 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration176D977
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Nov 2025 41,733 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 39,099 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 38,004 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 35,913 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 32,260 miles

rear subframe bush split

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2020 27,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder ()

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 21,907 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 1 Nov 2018 15,145 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav stand ()

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

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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176D977 is a 2015 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 176D977, 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 176D977 registered?

176D977 is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 22 October 2015.

Is 176D977 safe to buy?

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