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AU15 CVL

2015 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

143,600 mi
Last recorded143,600 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU15 CVL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 143,600 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 142,774 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 142,699 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 142,113 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 139,407 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 137,809 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 137,809 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 127,389 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 109,984 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 95,869 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 79,191 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 63,875 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 56,752 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 56,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 51,101 miles

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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AU15 CVL is a 2015 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AU15 CVL, 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 AU15 CVL registered?

AU15 CVL is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 4 August 2015.

Is AU15 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU15 CVL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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