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AA12 ZZA

2015 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,041 mi
Last recorded103,041 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA12 ZZA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 103,041 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 91,813 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 78,516 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 66,511 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 56,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Straight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 45,032 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 33,117 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 25,602 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 25,602 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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AA12 ZZA is a 2015 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AA12 ZZA, 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 AA12 ZZA registered?

AA12 ZZA is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2015.

Is AA12 ZZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA12 ZZA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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