2015 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · X18 LAM
2015 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Dec 2015. Recorded mileage 102,442 miles. MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,442 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
X18 LAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 102,442 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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X18 LAM Mileage History
- 02/12/202272,334 mi
- 21/12/202385,892 mi+13,558 mi
- 06/12/202495,007 mi+9,115 mi
- 11/12/2025102,442 mi+7,435 mi
- 11/12/2025102,442 mi
Average of roughly 9,951 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
X18 LAM 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 (X18 LAM) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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