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1 DMF

2026 BMW 520

Grey Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,989 mi
Last recorded99,989 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration1 DMF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2026
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 99,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 92,720 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 85,305 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 77,869 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 69,922 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 63,019 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Fail 8 Apr 2021 63,019 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 44,746 miles

Rear wiper blade missing

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 33,924 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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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1 DMF is a 2026 BMW 520 in Grey. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 1 DMF, 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 0 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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1 DMF is a 2026 BMW 520, first registered on 23 March 2026.

Is 1 DMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 DMF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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