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A18 XTB

2015 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,993 mi
Last recorded73,993 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 XTB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 73,993 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 67,944 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 53,203 miles

under trays fitted blocking view of some components

Pass 27 May 2022 49,838 miles

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

under trays fitted blocking view of some components

Pass 7 Jun 2021 46,144 miles

under trays fitted blocking view of some components

Pass 29 May 2020 44,696 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 29 May 2020 44,696 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2019 41,228 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2019 41,228 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2018 33,501 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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

under trays fitted

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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A18 XTB 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 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 A18 XTB, 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 A18 XTB registered?

A18 XTB is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2015.

Is A18 XTB safe to buy?

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