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AY65 WRD

2015 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,603 mi
Last recorded116,603 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY65 WRD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 116,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2024 101,939 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 101,923 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 93,606 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 85,364 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 73,707 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 73,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 59,354 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 41,847 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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AY65 WRD is a 2015 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AY65 WRD, 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 AY65 WRD registered?

AY65 WRD is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 3 September 2015.

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