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AF15 MXM

2015 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,565 mi
Last recorded142,565 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 142,565 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 142,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2022 137,225 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 135,217 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 130,112 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 118,297 miles

Both front Tyres worn on the outer edges

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 92,471 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs severely worn/lipped

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge very low (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 MXM is a 2015 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MXM, 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 MXM?

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What year was AF15 MXM registered?

AF15 MXM is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 25 March 2015.

Is AF15 MXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF15 MXM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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