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AF15 TWC

2015 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,809 mi
Last recorded97,809 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 97,809 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 90,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 83,506 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 76,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also heavily worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 71,162 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2020 64,641 miles

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2019 55,707 miles

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

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2018 52,032 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 52,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 TWC is a 2015 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TWC, 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 TWC registered?

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

Is AF15 TWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF15 TWC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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