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AO65 BSV

2015 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,605 mi
Last recorded138,605 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO65 BSV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 138,605 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 127,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner threads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside rear tyre slightly wearing inner edges

Offside front tyre slightly wearing outer edges

Pass 11 Dec 2023 107,323 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 94,110 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 81,917 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2020 69,316 miles

emissions test carried out - results to low to record and produce printout

under body shields fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2019 57,065 miles

under body trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2018 43,630 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 43,630 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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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AO65 BSV is a 2015 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AO65 BSV, 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 AO65 BSV registered?

AO65 BSV is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 11 September 2015.

Is AO65 BSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO65 BSV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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