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AJ15 NHU

2015 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

178,787 mi
Last recorded178,787 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 178,787 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2026 178,599 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 178,599 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken driver side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2025 178,047 miles

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

Undertray fitted obscuring mechanical components

Pass 8 Jan 2025 116,513 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 110,416 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 72,108 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 71,420 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 69,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 62,158 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs lipped slightly not effecting brake test results (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 56,769 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 54,585 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 41,618 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diff mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 32,162 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 NHU is a 2015 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 NHU, 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 NHU registered?

AJ15 NHU is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 26 June 2015.

Is AJ15 NHU safe to buy?

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