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A27 MSJ

2015 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,701 mi
Last recorded152,701 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA27 MSJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 152,701 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 135,613 miles

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

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

undertray slightly damage

Pass 7 Oct 2023 119,231 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Oct 2023 119,214 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Sep 2022 98,626 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 98,626 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 74,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 59,094 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 56,309 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 46,294 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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A27 MSJ is a 2015 BMW 520 in Blue 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 A27 MSJ, 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 A27 MSJ registered?

A27 MSJ is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 21 September 2015.

Is A27 MSJ safe to buy?

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