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AO15 EPJ

2015 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,304 mi
Last recorded91,304 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 91,304 miles

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))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 91,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 79,719 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 72,642 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 66,686 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust covers loose (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 62,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 62,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 56,413 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 50,604 miles

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of various components

Fail 25 Mar 2020 50,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of various components

Pass 29 Mar 2019 40,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 30,698 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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AO15 EPJ is a 2015 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO15 EPJ, 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 AO15 EPJ registered?

AO15 EPJ is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2015.

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