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AJ15 BTZ

2015 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,680 mi
Last recorded107,680 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ15 BTZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2025 107,680 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 106,640 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 99,644 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 97,868 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

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

tpms light illuminated on dash

Pass 2 Dec 2021 88,102 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front jacking block missing

Offside Front wheel has slight noise when rotated

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 1 Dec 2020 77,812 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 71,915 miles

Covers and under-trays fitted

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

Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit (1.6mm) and badly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 55,169 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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AJ15 BTZ is a 2015 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AJ15 BTZ, 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 AJ15 BTZ registered?

AJ15 BTZ is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 4 June 2015.

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