2015 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YJ15 ADW
2015 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Aug 2015. Recorded mileage 103,346 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,346 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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YJ15 ADW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 103,346 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YJ15 ADW 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 (YJ15 ADW) between July 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 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 (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Rear Road wheel fixing missing both side (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Road wheel fixing missing both side (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both side (5.2.3 (e))”.
YJ15 ADW Mileage History
- 08/07/202275,220 mi
- 08/07/202275,220 mi
- 06/07/202380,572 mi+5,352 mi
- 07/10/202486,014 mi+5,442 mi
- 01/10/2025103,346 mi+17,332 mi
Average of roughly 8,697 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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