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AK65 OAM

2015 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,769 mi
Last recorded73,769 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK65 OAM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 73,769 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 66,327 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 61,469 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 61,469 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 56,045 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 51,279 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 47,352 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 47,352 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 42,261 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 35,073 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 OAM is a 2015 BMW 520 in Grey 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 OAM, 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 OAM registered?

AK65 OAM is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 12 November 2015.

Is AK65 OAM safe to buy?

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