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AY64 THY

2015 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,733 mi
Last recorded153,733 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY64 THY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 153,733 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bushes both sides worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 153,698 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most suspension arm, mounting bush. Bonding excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 141,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on rear view mirror ()

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 11 Aug 2023 120,549 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Backing plate loose

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears starting to wear low at 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 101,014 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 80,396 miles

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 19 Aug 2020 61,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 61,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 44,217 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 36,560 miles

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

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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AY64 THY is a 2015 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY64 THY, 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 AY64 THY registered?

AY64 THY is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 22 December 2015.

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