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AU15 DFD

2015 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

169,026 mi
Last recorded169,026 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 169,026 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 164,414 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 159,891 miles

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 12 Jul 2023 156,182 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 146,444 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 142,510 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 140,618 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 130,015 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 139,915 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 122,121 miles

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection under the vehicle

Pass 2 Mar 2020 117,405 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 100,542 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 92,322 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 81,064 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 75,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 74,932 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 DFD is a 2015 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DFD, 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 AU15 DFD registered?

AU15 DFD is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 29 May 2015.

Is AU15 DFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU15 DFD shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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