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AP65 CZV

2015 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,476 mi
Last recorded106,476 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP65 CZV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 106,476 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 99,050 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 88,796 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 72,525 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear belts ()

Pass 8 Oct 2021 66,476 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 63,180 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 63,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 54,750 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 39,982 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

O/s/f and N/s/f tyres worn on edges.

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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AP65 CZV is a 2015 BMW 520 in Silver 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 AP65 CZV, 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 AP65 CZV registered?

AP65 CZV is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2015.

Is AP65 CZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP65 CZV 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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