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AK15 VUY

2015 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,524 mi
Last recorded94,524 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 94,524 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 90,500 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 86,785 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 86,785 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 68,578 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 68,577 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 48,903 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 34,714 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 30,341 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 24,211 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 VUY is a 2015 BMW 520 in Black 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 VUY, 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 VUY registered?

AK15 VUY is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 1 May 2015.

Is AK15 VUY safe to buy?

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