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K40 PHW

2020 BMW 520D SE MHEV Auto

Grey Electric diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,274 mi
Last recorded12,274 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 520D SE MHEV Auto40,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 PHW
MakeBMW
Model520D SE MHEV Auto
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 12,274 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 64,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2024 6,721 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 62,114 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 16 Aug 2024 62,114 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Oct 2023 4,866 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

Pass 11 Aug 2023 60,001 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 60,001 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 58,158 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 58,082 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 56,563 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 53,813 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 53,812 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 51,212 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Aug 2019 51,212 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Aug 2018 47,949 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 45,777 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 43,483 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 40,802 miles

battery light on

Pass 12 Aug 2014 37,515 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 34,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 31,630 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 26,302 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 26,302 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 22,669 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 19,541 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 15,561 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520D SE MHEV Auto?

Based on 1,830 MOT tests across 582 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
9,597
Miles/Year
582
On UK Roads
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K40 PHW is a 2020 BMW 520D SE MHEV Auto in Grey with a 1,995cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2020 BMW 520D SE MHEV Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 40,430 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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K40 PHW is a 2020 BMW 520D SE MHEV Auto, first registered on 27 October 2020.

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