2015 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · Y44 JAL
2015 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2015. Recorded mileage 133,766 miles. MOT valid until 06 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,766 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y44 JAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 133,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
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Y44 JAL 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 (Y44 JAL) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 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: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
Y44 JAL Mileage History
- 04/09/202371,314 mi
- 02/09/202496,299 mi+24,985 mi
- 06/09/202496,305 mi+6 mi
- 08/09/2025115,467 mi+19,162 mi
- 21/08/2026133,766 mi+18,299 mi
Average of roughly 21,083 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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