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AJ15 PCO

2015 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,376 mi
Last recorded110,376 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 110,376 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 110,376 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 104,020 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible brake pipes covered in thick grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2024 97,295 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm/Tyre slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Rear differential leaking oil

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2023 90,155 miles

Both front tyres slightly out of shape

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2022 83,484 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 76,030 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 69,694 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 62,433 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 53,408 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))

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 PCO 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 PCO, 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 PCO registered?

AJ15 PCO is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 28 July 2015.

Is AJ15 PCO safe to buy?

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