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AD52 ENA

2015 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,102 mi
Last recorded83,102 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 ENA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 83,102 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 83,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shocker arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shocker arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 74,581 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 65,510 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 55,377 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel inner rim repair weld

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel inner rim weld repair

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Apr 2023 55,375 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel inner rim repair weld

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel inner rim weld repair

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Apr 2022 49,501 miles

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

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Mar 2021 42,242 miles

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Mar 2021 42,242 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Mar 2020 37,579 miles

Under-body trays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Apr 2019 31,687 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 24,979 miles

covers fitted

service light on dash

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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AD52 ENA is a 2015 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD52 ENA, 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 AD52 ENA registered?

AD52 ENA is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is AD52 ENA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 ENA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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