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A21 UBB

2015 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

106,370 mi
Last recorded106,370 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 UBB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 106,370 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 101,930 miles

Gearbox mounting defective rear diff mounting bushes split ()

both front lower engine mount have considerable amount of play

Fail 30 Oct 2024 101,930 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working LED in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BRAKE REACTION BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective rear diff mounting bushes split ()

both front lower engine mount have considerable amount of play

Pass 30 Oct 2023 97,837 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 91,106 miles

Engine under tray fitted (under body) not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Oct 2021 78,156 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (Outer edges bald). (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 78,058 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (Outer edges bald). (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (3mm). (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 61,787 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 55,494 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 48,742 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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A21 UBB is a 2015 BMW 520 in Silver 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 A21 UBB, 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 A21 UBB registered?

A21 UBB is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 23 September 2015.

Is A21 UBB safe to buy?

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