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AK15 ADV

2015 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

282,188 mi
Last recorded282,188 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK15 ADV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 282,188 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2025 271,676 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 271,641 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 15 Jul 2024 265,063 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 256,050 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 181,110 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 142,483 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 133,901 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 133,599 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 50,006 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 49,951 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 41,276 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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AK15 ADV 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 91.7%.

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 AK15 ADV, 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 AK15 ADV registered?

AK15 ADV is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is AK15 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK15 ADV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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