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AO15 ZGV

2015 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,660 mi
Last recorded121,660 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 121,660 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement b/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2025 99,446 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 96,509 miles

Engine cover Under tray fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2023 89,887 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 77,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 77,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 67,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 64,218 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres starting to de-laminate (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Jul 2018 53,479 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Jul 2017 29,015 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 ZGV is a 2015 BMW 520 in White 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 ZGV, 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 ZGV registered?

AO15 ZGV is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 11 June 2015.

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