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AP15 HKF

2015 BMW 520

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,636 mi
Last recorded90,636 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP15 HKF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 90,636 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 90,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 79,729 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 68,227 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 68,208 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 57,755 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 50,231 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 43,938 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 39,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 33,706 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Leaking.

Pass 31 Jul 2018 25,738 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 25,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (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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AP15 HKF is a 2015 BMW 520 in Brown 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 AP15 HKF, 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 AP15 HKF registered?

AP15 HKF is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 20 August 2015.

Is AP15 HKF safe to buy?

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