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AF15 CVG

2015 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,135 mi
Last recorded95,135 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF15 CVG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 95,135 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened Evidence of cutting marks on anti roll bar mounting bracket. balance weight missing. doesn't appear to be weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated donut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear differential mounting bush split

Fail 1 Dec 2025 95,135 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component insecure inner rack joint nut loose (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened Evidence of cutting marks on anti roll bar mounting bracket. balance weight missing. doesn't appear to be weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated donut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear differential mounting bush split

Pass 2 Dec 2024 89,071 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 78,961 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 69,629 miles

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2021 60,907 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 56,238 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 56,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2020 50,249 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nsr shock absorber cover detached not effecting operation of shock

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2019 38,056 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 29,802 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Mar 2018 29,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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AF15 CVG is a 2015 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF15 CVG, 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 AF15 CVG?

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What year was AF15 CVG registered?

AF15 CVG is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 11 March 2015.

Is AF15 CVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF15 CVG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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