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AK65 KRD

2015 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,776 mi
Last recorded92,776 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK65 KRD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 92,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 84,191 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 77,166 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 72,367 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 66,048 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 66,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low on tread and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 55,993 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 46,795 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 46,794 miles

Offside Front Body component insecure mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 34,464 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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AK65 KRD 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 AK65 KRD, 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 AK65 KRD registered?

AK65 KRD is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 21 October 2015.

Is AK65 KRD safe to buy?

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