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AK64 NZR

2015 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,789 mi
Last recorded136,789 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK64 NZR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 136,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Light lens damage

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2025 136,780 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Light lens damage

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 124,579 miles

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear brake pipes not checked

Pass 22 Dec 2023 123,634 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side shock absorbers - the lower bush is perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to wear on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 106,480 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 91,021 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 77,196 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 66,043 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 66,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2019 53,772 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 37,256 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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AK64 NZR is a 2015 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AK64 NZR, 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 AK64 NZR registered?

AK64 NZR is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 21 January 2015.

Is AK64 NZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK64 NZR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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