2015 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YF15 VVT
2015 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 May 2015. Recorded mileage 275,752 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 275,752 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF15 VVT Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 275,752 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF15 VVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 BMW 520 (YF15 VVT) between May 2018 and June 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 June 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 (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
YF15 VVT Mileage History
- 03/05/201841,368 mi
- 03/05/201841,368 mi
- 12/05/201841,943 mi+575 mi
- 28/11/201852,531 mi+10,588 mi
- 25/05/201969,038 mi+16,507 mi
- 25/11/201988,098 mi+19,060 mi
- 23/11/2020112,224 mi+24,126 mi
- 03/06/2021127,439 mi+15,215 mi
- 23/11/2021142,264 mi+14,825 mi
- 20/05/2022160,904 mi+18,640 mi
- 21/11/2022175,824 mi+14,920 mi
- 19/04/2023187,976 mi+12,152 mi
- 25/05/2023192,352 mi+4,376 mi
- 23/11/2023218,443 mi+26,091 mi
- 02/11/2024248,977 mi+30,534 mi
- 22/06/2026275,752 mi+26,775 mi
Average of roughly 28,805 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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