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AK64 ZUD

2015 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,715 mi
Last recorded100,715 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK64 ZUD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 100,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 91,761 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 84,746 miles

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

trays and covers fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2023 84,741 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2022 78,673 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 71,900 miles

trays and covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2020 71,816 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 58,351 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 58,347 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2018 47,875 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 7 Feb 2018 43,533 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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 ZUD is a 2015 BMW 520 in Blue 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 ZUD, 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 ZUD registered?

AK64 ZUD is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 7 January 2015.

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