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A19 KWJ

2015 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,683 mi
Last recorded115,683 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 KWJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 115,683 miles

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

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

Oil leak further investigation required

Pass 31 Aug 2024 112,024 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 101,290 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 87,655 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 74,071 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

covers fitted to under body preventing full inspection

Pass 28 Feb 2020 71,002 miles

Front offside & nearside tyres wearing on edges 245/45/18

covers fitted to under body preventing full inspection

Fail 28 Feb 2020 71,002 miles

Front offside & nearside tyres wearing on edges 245/45/18

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

covers fitted to under body preventing full inspection

Pass 2 Mar 2019 62,881 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 52,422 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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A19 KWJ is a 2015 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A19 KWJ, 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

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What year was A19 KWJ registered?

A19 KWJ is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 11 March 2015.

Is A19 KWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 KWJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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