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AK15 UOO

2015 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

329,741 mi
Last recorded329,741 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 329,741 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 329,741 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 285,632 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front plate (0.1 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Off side front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side front (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 269,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front plate (0.1 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Off side front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2024 269,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear reflector missing Off side rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front plate (0.1 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Off side front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2023 246,172 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front plate (0.1 (b))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Off side front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Off side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2022 213,144 miles

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

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Off side front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 161,229 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2020 132,716 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 86,313 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 63,549 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Apr 2018 63,549 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

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 UOO is a 2015 BMW 520 in Blue 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 AK15 UOO, 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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AK15 UOO is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 19 May 2015.

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