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AK15 NVO

2015 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,609 mi
Last recorded143,609 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK15 NVO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 143,609 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 143,609 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 139,623 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 112,899 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 94,316 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 83,284 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 71,590 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 58,819 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 52,591 miles

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

N/S/R tyre worn close to wear markers

O/S/R tyre worn close to legal limit , recommend replacement soon

Fail 3 May 2018 52,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

N/S/R tyre worn close to wear markers

O/S/R tyre worn close to legal limit , recommend replacement soon

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 NVO 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 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 AK15 NVO, 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 AK15 NVO registered?

AK15 NVO is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 14 May 2015.

Is AK15 NVO safe to buy?

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