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5 DCB

2015 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,749 mi
Last recorded49,749 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 DCB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 49,749 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 45,111 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 40,528 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 35,969 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 31,254 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 27,376 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 22,751 miles

O/S/R tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2018 17,896 miles

cuts to n/s/r tyre but not deep enough to reach cord

wear to n/s/r o/s/r tyres on inner edges

Fail 24 Apr 2018 17,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

cuts to n/s/r tyre but not deep enough to reach cord

wear to n/s/r o/s/r tyres on inner edges

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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5 DCB is a 2015 BMW 520 in White 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 5 DCB, 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 5 DCB registered?

5 DCB is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 30 April 2015.

Is 5 DCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 DCB 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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