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AK64 ZTW

2015 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

158,786 mi
Last recorded158,786 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK64 ZTW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 158,786 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 158,786 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 143,658 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 132,244 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 116,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 116,629 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 97,626 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 97,570 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 97,566 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel hub has foreign object wound in

Pass 11 Jan 2021 82,457 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 67,423 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 52,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 44,471 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 44,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 ZTW is a 2015 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZTW, 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 AK64 ZTW registered?

AK64 ZTW is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 27 January 2015.

Is AK64 ZTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK64 ZTW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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