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AP64 MXA

2015 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,156 mi
Last recorded160,156 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP64 MXA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 160,156 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 154,096 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 143,451 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 127,946 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2021 110,105 miles

chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2021 110,103 miles

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

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

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

chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2020 98,328 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outside edge,4mm

chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2019 82,887 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 50,386 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear suspension bump stops perished

Fail 22 Jan 2018 50,386 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge deep cuts in tread

Rear suspension bump stops perished

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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AP64 MXA is a 2015 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP64 MXA, 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 AP64 MXA registered?

AP64 MXA is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 3 February 2015.

Is AP64 MXA safe to buy?

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