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18 DL

2015 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,926 mi
Last recorded87,926 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 DL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2026 87,926 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))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 81,397 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 74,937 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 67,563 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 58,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 51,733 miles

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

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

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 22 Jun 2020 49,154 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 41,535 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 33,028 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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18 DL 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 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 18 DL, 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 18 DL registered?

18 DL is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2015.

Is 18 DL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 18 DL shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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