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MJ04 STU

2023 BMW 520

Blue Petrol
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,767 mi
Last recorded125,767 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 STU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2023
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 125,767 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 125,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 120,490 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 115,738 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 115,738 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 107,414 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 100,172 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 94,394 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 87,384 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 87,327 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 77,468 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2017 57,557 miles

sidewall has sidewall repairs advise have it inspected

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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MJ04 STU is a 2023 BMW 520 in Blue. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ04 STU, 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 3 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 MJ04 STU registered?

MJ04 STU is a 2023 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2023.

Is MJ04 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ04 STU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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