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AF15 FVS

2015 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,359 mi
Last recorded106,359 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF15 FVS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 106,359 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear brake pad wear sensor damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2026 106,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear brake pad wear sensor damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2025 98,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 98,756 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 19 Feb 2024 94,717 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 81,605 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 70,189 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 69,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 60,279 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 48,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 35,401 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 35,401 miles

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

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 FVS 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 66.7%.

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 AF15 FVS, 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

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What year was AF15 FVS registered?

AF15 FVS is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is AF15 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF15 FVS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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