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AE65 UCB

2015 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,781 mi
Last recorded122,781 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE65 UCB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 122,781 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire broken and disconnected

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has a nail and a stone embedded in the tread area ()

Offside Rear brake pad wear indicator wire incorrectly routed and fouling roadwheel

Offside Rear roadwheel has a welded repair to the inner bead rim

Fail 13 Jan 2026 122,736 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt trapped behind seating, unable to check or test (7.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements number plate deteriorated seriously affecting background colour (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire broken and disconnected

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has a nail and a stone embedded in the tread area ()

Offside Rear brake pad wear indicator wire incorrectly routed and fouling roadwheel

Offside Rear roadwheel has a welded repair to the inner bead rim

Pass 30 Jan 2025 120,219 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 120,030 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 115,391 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 111,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45r18 R/F Dot 03/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 43/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 101,834 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 101,834 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 88,649 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 77,450 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 59,542 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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AE65 UCB 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 72.7%.

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 AE65 UCB, 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 AE65 UCB registered?

AE65 UCB is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 7 September 2015.

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The MOT history for AE65 UCB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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