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AJ65 FGK

2015 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,967 mi
Last recorded163,967 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ65 FGK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 163,967 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 157,236 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 148,605 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 148,605 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 139,440 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 126,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 116,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Offside Front Inner 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))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 103,061 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 75,543 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 75,543 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Diff bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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AJ65 FGK is a 2015 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ65 FGK, 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 AJ65 FGK registered?

AJ65 FGK is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 29 December 2015.

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