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AK65 OCA

2015 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,252 mi
Last recorded127,252 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 127,252 miles

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

under trays & sills covers fitted time of test

Pass 30 Apr 2025 112,452 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 97,282 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 85,039 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2023 85,039 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing DOOR MIRROR GLASS (3.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 72,956 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 60,718 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 48,568 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 37,946 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 34,400 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 34,400 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

wipers now smearing.

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 OCA is a 2015 BMW 520 in Grey 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 AK65 OCA, 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 OCA registered?

AK65 OCA is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 19 November 2015.

Is AK65 OCA safe to buy?

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