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AE15 UCT

2015 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

204,587 mi
Last recorded204,587 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 204,587 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 178,539 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 178,539 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 163,704 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 157,463 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 134,702 miles

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2020 132,215 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 130,215 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 129,462 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 128,208 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 96,252 miles

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 UCT is a 2015 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AE15 UCT, 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

How do I check the history of AE15 UCT?

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What year was AE15 UCT registered?

AE15 UCT is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 6 March 2015.

Is AE15 UCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE15 UCT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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