2015 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · AK65 LCL
2015 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Nov 2015. Recorded mileage 240,455 miles. MOT valid until 05 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 240,455 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
AK65 LCL Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 240,455 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AK65 LCL Mileage History
- 09/11/201879,872 mi
- 06/11/2019101,751 mi+21,879 mi
- 06/11/2019101,751 mi
- 06/11/2020112,591 mi+10,840 mi
- 06/11/2020112,591 mi
- 08/11/2021121,833 mi+9,242 mi
- 29/11/2022135,731 mi+13,898 mi
- 28/11/2023139,212 mi+3,481 mi
- 06/12/2024225,230 mi+86,018 mi
- 05/12/2025240,455 mi+15,225 mi
Average of roughly 22,706 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
AK65 LCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 BMW 520 (AK65 LCL) between November 2018 and December 2025.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 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: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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