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A12 NJA

2015 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,548 mi
Last recorded87,548 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 NJA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 87,548 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 77,380 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 68,724 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 63,800 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 56,774 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 50,538 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 49,674 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 41,156 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 28,331 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 28,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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A12 NJA is a 2015 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A12 NJA, 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

How do I check the history of A12 NJA?

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What year was A12 NJA registered?

A12 NJA is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 26 June 2015.

Is A12 NJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 NJA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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