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A9 EKE

2015 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,571 mi
Last recorded88,571 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 EKE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 88,571 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 79,425 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald and thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on outer edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 67,885 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 67,885 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 60,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 51,779 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 44,832 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 44,832 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 38,835 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 30,690 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 22,033 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn almost bald on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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A9 EKE is a 2015 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 71,270 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A9 EKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A9 EKE registered?

A9 EKE is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 27 February 2015.

Is A9 EKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 EKE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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