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AK15 SZE

2015 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,976 mi
Last recorded151,976 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 151,976 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 146,835 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 138,912 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 135,069 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 117,547 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (Both sides appear to be very close to the limit) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 99,794 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 83,328 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 78,538 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 65,941 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 SZE is a 2015 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SZE, 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 SZE registered?

AK15 SZE is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 21 May 2015.

Is AK15 SZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK15 SZE shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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