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AE65 YWT

2015 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,286 mi
Last recorded111,286 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE65 YWT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 111,286 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2026 111,185 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2025 98,912 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 93,734 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 88,719 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 84,760 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 76,260 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 62,239 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 60,626 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 60,626 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mkm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 39,460 miles

Nearside tyre outer tread is worn

Offside Front tyre outer tread is worn

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

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 YWT is a 2015 BMW 520 in Silver 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 AE65 YWT, 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 YWT registered?

AE65 YWT is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 4 September 2015.

Is AE65 YWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE65 YWT 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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