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AO15 CKD

2015 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

143,272 mi
Last recorded143,272 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO15 CKD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 143,272 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 139,086 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 130,423 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 24 Mar 2023 121,289 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 113,196 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 104,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shocker cover missing

Fail 8 Apr 2021 104,790 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear shocker cover missing

tpm light on

Pass 29 Feb 2020 92,723 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 84,724 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 75,935 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AO15 CKD 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 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO15 CKD, 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

How do I check the history of AO15 CKD?

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What year was AO15 CKD registered?

AO15 CKD is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 13 March 2015.

Is AO15 CKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO15 CKD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO15 CKD have outstanding finance?

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