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AO15 HCU

2015 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

218,898 mi
Last recorded218,898 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO15 HCU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 218,898 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 6 Sep 2024 213,131 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 198,671 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 187,163 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 187,163 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 181,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 163,565 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 153,663 miles

Covers & shield fitted

Tyre pressure monitoring system light is on

brake light on dash

Fail 7 Sep 2021 153,644 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

brake light on dash

Covers & shield fitted

Tyre pressure monitoring system light is on

Pass 8 Mar 2021 141,476 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 133,289 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 123,770 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 111,964 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 103,710 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 86,182 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers now smearing. smoke test too clean to read.

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 HCU is a 2015 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HCU, 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 AO15 HCU registered?

AO15 HCU is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 13 April 2015.

Is AO15 HCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO15 HCU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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