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SJ19 CTA

2019 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,704 mi
Last recorded74,704 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 52043,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ19 CTA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2019
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 74,704 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear diff oil leak

Pass 7 May 2025 59,712 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 52,435 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 52,431 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2023 47,147 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 40,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9m & outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Light moisture (5.3.2 (b))

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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SJ19 CTA is a 2019 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2019 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 43,279 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SJ19 CTA, 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 7 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SJ19 CTA?

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What year was SJ19 CTA registered?

SJ19 CTA is a 2019 BMW 520, first registered on 12 August 2019.

Is SJ19 CTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ19 CTA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SJ19 CTA have outstanding finance?

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