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2015 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · KO57 ABG

KO57 ABG

2015 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2015. Recorded mileage 54,494 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 520
Year / Origin
2015 · Northampton
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 05 Apr 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
Recorded Mileage
54,494 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
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Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official 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.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 05 Apr 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Apr 2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2015
Engine
1995cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a consistent and stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test conducted in April 2026 at 54,494 miles passed with no recorded defects or advisories. This completes a five-year streak of clean passes, indicating that the vehicle has likely been maintained to a high standard and has not encountered recurring mechanical or structural failures that typically plague older executive cars. The mileage profile is notably low for an eleven-year-old BMW, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. Between January 2022 at 45,876 miles and April 2026 at 54,494 miles, the car covered 8,618 miles, maintaining a pattern of low annual usage. This low mileage suggests less mechanical wear on the drivetrain, engine components, and braking systems compared to average. While low mileage often implies lighter use, it can also sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components and fluid seals if the vehicle has sat stationary for extended periods. Given that the MOT history shows no recurring faults, a physical inspection should focus on components susceptible to age rather than mileage-related wear. Buyers should check for perished suspension bushes, leaking shock absorbers, and cracked tyres, which can occur over time regardless of low mileage. The brake discs should be examined for surface corrosion or pitting, as low-use vehicles often suffer from rust on the rotors. Additionally, the clean record suggests the structural integrity remains sound, but a check of the underbody for early corrosion remains a standard precaution for a vehicle of this age.

KO57 ABG Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
  • 54,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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KO57 ABG Mileage History

  1. 29/01/202245,876 mi
  2. 18/02/202347,614 mi+1,738 mi
  3. 23/02/202449,908 mi+2,294 mi
  4. 22/03/202551,787 mi+1,879 mi
  5. 07/04/202654,494 mi+2,707 mi

Average of roughly 2,059 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

KO57 ABG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Jun 2026, 17:52
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 BMW 520 (KO57 ABG) between January 2022 and April 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY