2015 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · A11 PAF
2015 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Feb 2015. Recorded mileage 251,617 miles. MOT valid until 28 May 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 May 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 251,617 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A11 PAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 251,617 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A11 PAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 BMW 520 (A11 PAF) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
A11 PAF Mileage History
- 21/05/2024227,075 mi
- 28/05/2024227,373 mi+298 mi
- 30/05/2025247,356 mi+19,983 mi
- 15/05/2026251,617 mi+4,261 mi
- 15/05/2026251,617 mi
Average of roughly 12,380 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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