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AB65 EFC

2015 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,365 mi
Last recorded79,365 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB65 EFC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2025 79,365 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 71,986 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 67,810 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 63,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 58,743 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Differential leaking from prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 54,619 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 46,355 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 34,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit at 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit at 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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AB65 EFC is a 2015 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AB65 EFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB65 EFC registered?

AB65 EFC is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2015.

Is AB65 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB65 EFC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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