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G8 MHH

2026 BMW 520

Purple Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,012 mi
Last recorded145,012 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 MHH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2026
ColourPurple
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 145,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 136,658 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 129,363 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 121,789 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 116,754 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 110,417 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 110,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres illegal (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 104,414 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 104,412 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2018 94,459 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 87,446 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 75,923 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 75,922 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 60,117 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2014 51,036 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 40,139 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 40,128 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

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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G8 MHH is a 2026 BMW 520 in Purple. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 G8 MHH, 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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What year was G8 MHH registered?

G8 MHH is a 2026 BMW 520, first registered on 17 March 2026.

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