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A15 XPA

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,630 mi
Last recorded126,630 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 XPA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 126,630 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 122,113 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 118,565 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 118,565 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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 10 Aug 2022 104,681 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 92,711 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 84,814 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 84,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 76,624 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 64,481 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 53,321 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 44,733 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 34,606 miles

wear to side wall on n/s/f tyre

Fail 24 Jul 2015 34,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wear to side wall on n/s/f tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2015 34,570 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 34,570 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 26,309 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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A15 XPA is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 98,041 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 A15 XPA, 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 15 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 A15 XPA registered?

A15 XPA is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 14 April 2011.

Is A15 XPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 XPA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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