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518 SAR

2015 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,327 mi
Last recorded117,327 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration518 SAR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 117,327 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 107,474 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 95,695 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 81,626 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 59,956 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 24 Sep 2020 41,819 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 25,892 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 20,595 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 20,595 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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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518 SAR is a 2015 BMW 520 in Grey 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 518 SAR, 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

How do I check the history of 518 SAR?

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What year was 518 SAR registered?

518 SAR is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 5 August 2015.

Is 518 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 518 SAR 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.

Does 518 SAR have outstanding finance?

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