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S40 OBJ

2023 BMW 520

Black Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,336 mi
Last recorded9,336 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 OBJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 9,336 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 122,822 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 122,815 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 116,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 110,689 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 110,683 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 103,156 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 98,783 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 97,276 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 89,118 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 89,072 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 80,190 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 71,787 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 60,774 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 60,774 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 48,427 miles

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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S40 OBJ is a 2023 BMW 520 in Black. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S40 OBJ, 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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What year was S40 OBJ registered?

S40 OBJ is a 2023 BMW 520, first registered on 4 July 2023.

Is S40 OBJ safe to buy?

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