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AF15 PZG

2015 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,308 mi
Last recorded125,308 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 125,308 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 121,651 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 117,095 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 114,030 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 114,030 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 104,994 miles

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 95,934 miles

Zero Emitter,No Smoke Readings available

Pass 29 Jan 2020 91,618 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 75,280 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 75,265 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2017 60,513 miles

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 PZG is a 2015 BMW 520 in Black 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 AF15 PZG, 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 PZG?

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What year was AF15 PZG registered?

AF15 PZG is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2015.

Is AF15 PZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF15 PZG 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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