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B10 AJJ

2015 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

95,021 mi
Last recorded95,021 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 AJJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 95,021 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2025 155,095 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 88,980 miles

Offside Front Outer brake pad lining detatched

Pass 15 Nov 2024 148,222 miles

Central undertrays fitted full length of car

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated central arm outer ball joint dustcover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 82,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out of round on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2024 82,775 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both LED bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out of round on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 141,818 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 77,826 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 134,300 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 70,956 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 70,956 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 130,727 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 64,539 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 126,582 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 60,231 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 125,749 miles

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2019 51,284 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 115,510 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 111,234 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 41,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 96,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2017 96,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2016 70,329 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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B10 AJJ is a 2015 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 B10 AJJ, 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 B10 AJJ registered?

B10 AJJ is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 30 January 2015.

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The MOT history for B10 AJJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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