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AE15 UUF

2015 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

195,646 mi
Last recorded195,646 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE15 UUF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 195,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing faster than rest of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing faster than rest of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing faster than rest of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing faster than rest of tread (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet support struts weakened

Pass 7 Aug 2025 191,346 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 184,958 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 178,506 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 174,177 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 174,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 140,666 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 140,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 104,893 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2020 104,762 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 101,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on

Pass 5 Mar 2018 73,656 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened o/s req. further investigation (2.4.G.1)

brake pads low

o/s/f tyre worn uneven

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 UUF is a 2015 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 UUF, 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 UUF registered?

AE15 UUF is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 10 March 2015.

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