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AJ15 XVN

2015 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

255,190 mi
Last recorded255,190 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ15 XVN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 255,190 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wiper blades smear

Fail 5 Aug 2026 255,101 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wiper blades smear

Pass 1 Aug 2025 232,016 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 209,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 186,236 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 164,404 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Pass 14 Jul 2021 143,810 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2021 143,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2020 131,669 miles

Boot Full

Engine covers and or under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 108,960 miles

engine covers and under trays fittted

Fail 24 Jul 2019 108,960 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fittted

Pass 29 Jul 2018 83,526 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both low (1.1.13 (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 XVN is a 2015 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XVN, 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 XVN registered?

AJ15 XVN is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 11 August 2015.

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