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AR08 BOG

2015 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,804 mi
Last recorded101,804 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR08 BOG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 101,804 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 95,144 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 89,061 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 80,513 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 79,436 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 77,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 73,156 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 73,152 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 55,472 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres 3mm in centre of tread area.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AR08 BOG is a 2015 BMW 520 in Grey 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 AR08 BOG, 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 AR08 BOG registered?

AR08 BOG is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 20 March 2015.

Is AR08 BOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR08 BOG 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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