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AM55 RLM

2015 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,056 mi
Last recorded104,056 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM55 RLM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 104,056 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 91,595 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 84,024 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 84,016 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing n/sf o/s/f &o/s/r (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 72,122 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 May 2023 72,122 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 May 2022 60,909 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 50,292 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 49,851 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 48,267 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 43,982 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 39,910 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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AM55 RLM is a 2015 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AM55 RLM, 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 AM55 RLM registered?

AM55 RLM is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 15 January 2015.

Is AM55 RLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM55 RLM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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