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AF15 FVT

2015 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

232,155 mi
Last recorded232,155 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 232,155 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertray / sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2025 190,621 miles

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

Suspension system modified

under trays / sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2024 155,041 miles

No smoke detected on meter

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

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2024 155,041 miles

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

No smoke detected on meter

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2023 151,184 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 144,798 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 134,315 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 107,184 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 87,569 miles

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

engine bay covers heat shields and or under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Feb 2018 66,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FVT is a 2015 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FVT, 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 FVT?

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What year was AF15 FVT registered?

AF15 FVT is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 12 March 2015.

Is AF15 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF15 FVT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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