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AJ15 BTU

2015 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

145,726 mi
Last recorded145,726 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ15 BTU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 145,726 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 131,685 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 131,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 117,706 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 103,869 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 89,776 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2021 75,779 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 72,383 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 46,800 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 40,201 miles

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

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

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

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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AJ15 BTU is a 2015 BMW 520 in Blue 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 AJ15 BTU, 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 AJ15 BTU registered?

AJ15 BTU is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 11 June 2015.

Is AJ15 BTU safe to buy?

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