2015 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · WM15 FDF
2015 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2015. Recorded mileage 49,517 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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WM15 FDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 49,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WM15 FDF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 BMW 520 (WM15 FDF) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre is delaminating o”.
WM15 FDF Mileage History
- 13/08/202440,861 mi
- 16/08/202440,912 mi+51 mi
- 19/08/202545,335 mi+4,423 mi
- 11/08/202649,517 mi+4,182 mi
- 12/08/202649,517 mi
Average of roughly 4,338 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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