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AE15 UTT

2015 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,275 mi
Last recorded103,275 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 103,275 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 97,764 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 92,163 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 83,386 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 83,386 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 74,465 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 63,575 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 54,220 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 42,466 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 42,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 32,919 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UTT 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 81.8%.

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 AE15 UTT, 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 UTT?

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What year was AE15 UTT registered?

AE15 UTT is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 11 March 2015.

Is AE15 UTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE15 UTT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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