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S40 UHE

2023 BMW 520

Grey Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,786 mi
Last recorded109,786 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 UHE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2023
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 109,786 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres badly worn on edges, only just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres worn close to wear indicators, approx 2,5 to 3 mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 109,784 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both fronts are split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres badly worn on edges, only just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres worn close to wear indicators, approx 2,5 to 3 mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 99,283 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2023 92,120 miles

Rear diff leaking oil

Fail 3 Oct 2023 92,120 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear 225/50/17 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 29 Sep 2022 84,702 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning the angel eye position lamps are not working but the orange side light above is fully functional (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 76,957 miles

n/s front arb linkage upper dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2020 71,779 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 64,444 miles

Nearside Rear Slight weep from nearside rear diff seal

Pass 9 Oct 2018 56,399 miles

slight weep from the n/s drive shaft seal

Fail 8 Oct 2018 56,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s rear tyre worn on edges, just ok

slight weep from the n/s drive shaft seal

Pass 3 Oct 2017 49,606 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 47,905 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 39,319 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 30,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2014 29,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 20,655 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 14,735 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 UHE is a 2023 BMW 520 in Grey. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UHE, 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 UHE registered?

S40 UHE is a 2023 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2023.

Is S40 UHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 UHE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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