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ADB 1H

2015 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,997 mi
Last recorded126,997 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADB 1H
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 126,997 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 117,682 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 106,314 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 92,211 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 82,140 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 73,862 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 64,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT NOW - bald on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT NOW - bald on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 57,600 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 42,065 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 42,023 miles

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

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

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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ADB 1H is a 2015 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ADB 1H, 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 ADB 1H registered?

ADB 1H is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 18 August 2015.

Is ADB 1H safe to buy?

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