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AX15 AWV

2015 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

193,449 mi
Last recorded193,449 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX15 AWV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 193,449 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2026 193,366 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 177,338 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 160,349 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 160,156 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 143,782 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 124,955 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 108,085 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 99,882 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 96,116 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 91,984 miles

Front number plate damaged but readable .

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AX15 AWV is a 2015 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AX15 AWV, 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 AX15 AWV registered?

AX15 AWV is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 13 March 2015.

Is AX15 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX15 AWV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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