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AF15 ZDL

2015 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

214,740 mi
Last recorded214,740 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 214,740 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 166,570 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 155,113 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge and on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

chassis function restricted fault

Fail 26 Jul 2024 154,602 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front daytime running light out

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 unrepairable ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge and on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

chassis function restricted fault

Pass 24 Jul 2023 133,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 111,741 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 93,860 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 85,474 miles

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2019 68,727 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 56,793 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (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 ZDL is a 2015 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZDL, 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 ZDL registered?

AF15 ZDL is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 22 April 2015.

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The MOT history for AF15 ZDL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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