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AO15 HHZ

2015 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,953 mi
Last recorded118,953 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO15 HHZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 118,953 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 111,043 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 104,224 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 98,626 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 92,492 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 85,706 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 85,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2020 76,864 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 4 May 2020 76,864 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 2 May 2019 61,511 miles

Nearside Rear small cut on tyre side wall

Offside Rear slight damage to wheel rim

Pass 23 Apr 2018 39,716 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged Tyre sidewall slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 39,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged Tyre sidewall slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 HHZ is a 2015 BMW 520 in White 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 HHZ, 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 HHZ registered?

AO15 HHZ is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 29 April 2015.

Is AO15 HHZ safe to buy?

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