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AE15 EFD

2015 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

152,714 mi
Last recorded152,714 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE15 EFD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 152,714 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 150,703 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 146,380 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 142,133 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 135,428 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 124,725 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 115,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 101,194 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 90,995 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 81,474 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 73,881 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 61,688 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 51,901 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 41,478 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 41,481 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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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AE15 EFD is a 2015 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AE15 EFD, 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 AE15 EFD registered?

AE15 EFD is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 3 July 2015.

Is AE15 EFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE15 EFD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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