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AX15 VTF

2015 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,713 mi
Last recorded161,713 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 161,713 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 141,024 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 122,611 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 122,544 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 120,036 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2022 116,216 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 116,046 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working LED in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working LED in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jul 2021 103,995 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 96,772 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 96,770 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2019 83,185 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 72,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside 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 VTF 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 VTF, 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 VTF registered?

AX15 VTF is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 30 May 2015.

Is AX15 VTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX15 VTF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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