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AU15 MZP

2015 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,987 mi
Last recorded78,987 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU15 MZP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 78,987 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 73,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 66,433 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 60,772 miles

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

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))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 56,078 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 54,337 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 50,379 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 40,869 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 25,784 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 MZP 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 100%.

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 MZP, 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 MZP registered?

AU15 MZP is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 22 April 2015.

Is AU15 MZP safe to buy?

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