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AX15 AXG

2015 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,425 mi
Last recorded117,425 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 117,425 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 117,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed through HEAVY perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 113,190 miles

slight perished on drive side tyre front

Pass 28 Oct 2023 111,167 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 107,605 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 104,116 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 23 Oct 2020 93,679 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 93,673 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 80,167 miles

front tyre perished

Pass 24 Oct 2018 54,768 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 54,768 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 31,003 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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AX15 AXG is a 2015 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AXG, 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 AX15 AXG registered?

AX15 AXG is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 20 March 2015.

Is AX15 AXG safe to buy?

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