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AF15 UGR

2015 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,962 mi
Last recorded164,962 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 164,962 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 158,280 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2025 158,280 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 149,195 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2023 136,279 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 129,822 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2021 125,393 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 120,807 miles
Fail 16 May 2020 120,750 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 112,920 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 96,258 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 96,258 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 75,499 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 UGR is a 2015 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 UGR, 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.

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What year was AF15 UGR registered?

AF15 UGR is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 4 June 2015.

Is AF15 UGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF15 UGR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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