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P4 MFP

2023 BMW 520

Grey Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests37 (29 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate78.4%

Mileage

113,953 mi
Last recorded113,953 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 MFP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2023
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

29 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 113,953 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 113,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 265,299 miles

both front bottom arm front bushes worn

near side front brake has slight bind

park brake just met minimum requirement

Pass 27 Jul 2024 103,744 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 263,178 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 96,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 256,208 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 89,549 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 248,863 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 80,072 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 80,063 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 242,625 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 236,978 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 71,821 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 230,956 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 61,893 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 61,864 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 223,595 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 53,166 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 211,832 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 42,417 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 42,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 198,388 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak dripping on to lower engine cover ()

Fail 27 Jun 2016 198,388 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak dripping on to lower engine cover ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 31,040 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 180,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak leaking onto lower engine undertrays

Pass 21 May 2015 25,858 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 159,167 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 20,282 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 135,909 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 107,145 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 81,364 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 81,363 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 68,705 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 68,705 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 54,411 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 54,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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P4 MFP is a 2023 BMW 520 in Grey. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.4%.

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 P4 MFP, 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.

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P4 MFP is a 2023 BMW 520, first registered on 9 February 2023.

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The MOT history for P4 MFP shows 37 tests with a 78.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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