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K3 VGP

2020 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

29,732 mi
Last recorded29,732 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 52033,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 VGP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 29,732 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 161,949 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission & rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear differetial mount worn but not excessive

Fail 6 Aug 2025 161,943 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn to 3mm and heavily worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission & rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear differetial mount worn but not excessive

Pass 6 May 2025 27,282 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 149,439 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 149,439 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2024 16,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has a cut on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 139,415 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight oil leak on diff

undertrays fitted not allowing full access

Pass 12 May 2023 14,702 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 129,788 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2022 129,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2021 122,018 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 7 Aug 2020 116,015 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 8 Aug 2019 102,110 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess air bag suspension deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 24 Aug 2018 85,106 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2017 71,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 57,834 miles

covers fitted in engine bay

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 46,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 36,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 25,742 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres ON legal limit.

rear brake disc pads - wear appear low.

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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K3 VGP is a 2020 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2020 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 33,997 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K3 VGP, 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 6 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K3 VGP registered?

K3 VGP is a 2020 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2020.

Is K3 VGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 VGP shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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