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AU15 SVS

2015 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,772 mi
Last recorded72,772 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 72,772 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 72,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 63,945 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 59,408 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 52,312 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 47,354 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 42,846 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2020 39,336 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake pad sensor cable rubbing on wheel rim

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 39,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake pad sensor cable rubbing on wheel rim

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 35,044 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 30,065 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 18,673 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 SVS is a 2015 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SVS, 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 SVS registered?

AU15 SVS is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 21 April 2015.

Is AU15 SVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU15 SVS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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