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AN15 HGD

2015 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,454 mi
Last recorded133,454 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN15 HGD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 133,454 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 128,025 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 128,025 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2023 122,212 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 107,204 miles

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

Nearside Front brake wear sensor damaged, rubbing against wheel

Fail 10 Sep 2022 107,204 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake wear sensor damaged, rubbing against wheel

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 96,064 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 84,302 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 72,298 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate has a crack (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm 225/55r17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm 225/55r17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 47,171 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 24,735 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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AN15 HGD is a 2015 BMW 520 in Black 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 AN15 HGD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AN15 HGD registered?

AN15 HGD is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 12 June 2015.

Is AN15 HGD safe to buy?

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