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AF15 TYV

2015 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,002 mi
Last recorded170,002 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF15 TYV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2026 170,002 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 159,159 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2024 141,610 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 133,389 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 124,686 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 115,464 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 111,631 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 92,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 68,910 miles

engine covers an under trays fitted

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 TYV is a 2015 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TYV, 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 TYV registered?

AF15 TYV is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 24 March 2015.

Is AF15 TYV safe to buy?

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