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BMW 5202015 · 2.0L DIESEL

SA53 AAA

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Considering this 2015 BMW 520? It's a DIESEL with a 1995cc engine showing 87,126 miles. MOT is valid and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Valid
Expires 25/02/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/03/2027
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2015
Engine
1995cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful MOT test on 19 February 2026 at 87,126 miles. The maintenance trend appears remarkably stable, as the car has passed its annual inspections for the three preceding years. Although a failure was recorded exactly one day prior to the successful pass, the lack of recorded defects on that failure entry suggests either an administrative error or a minor issue that was rectified immediately without indicative of a systemic mechanical failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical annual usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. Between February 2023 at 66,757 miles and February 2026 at 87,126 miles, the car covered 20,369 miles, showing steady incremental accumulation. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to long periods of stagnation, which often leads to rubber degradation, fluid acidity, and brake corrosion in low-mileage German cars of this era. Given the absence of recurring advisories in the digital record, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on common wear points for the BMW 5 series. Examine the condition of the control arm bushings and coil springs, as these often show signs of fatigue at this mileage bracket. Check the brake discs and calipers for signs of uneven wear or pitting, as the MOT only tests for functional efficiency rather than the overall remaining life of the components.

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88
/ 100 · Good

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 22, 2026, 04:35 PM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful MOT test on 19 February 2026 at 87,126 miles. The maintenance trend appears remarkably stable, as the car has passed its annual inspections for the three preceding years. Although a failure was recorded exactly one day prior to the successful pass, the lack of recorded defects on that failure entry suggests either an administrative error or a minor issue that was rectified immediately without indicative of a systemic mechanical failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical annual usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. Between February 2023 at 66,757 miles and February 2026 at 87,126 miles, the car covered 20,369 miles, showing steady incremental accumulation. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to long periods of stagnation, which often leads to rubber degradation, fluid acidity, and brake corrosion in low-mileage German cars of this era. Given the absence of recurring advisories in the digital record, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on common wear points for the BMW 5 series. Examine the condition of the control arm bushings and coil springs, as these often show signs of fatigue at this mileage bracket. Check the brake discs and calipers for signs of uneven wear or pitting, as the MOT only tests for functional efficiency rather than the overall remaining life of the components.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this BMW 520 (SA53 AAA) from 2015 show a total of 5 MOT tests between February 2023 and February 2026.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 80% pass rate, with 4 passes and 1 failure recorded. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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