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SM04 AUG

2019 BMW 520

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

81,847 mi
Last recorded81,847 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 52043,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 AUG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2019
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 81,847 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking along inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2025 132,678 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Diff bush's split ()

Fail 15 Oct 2025 132,673 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Diff bush's split ()

Pass 27 Sep 2025 81,791 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 79,480 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 116,228 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 97,897 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2023 64,636 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 83,511 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 56,388 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 56,174 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 71,095 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 57,229 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 50,691 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 42,050 miles

Emissions too low to trigger the smoke meter

Engine, floor and sills obscured by trims and under trays

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Sep 2017 34,963 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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SM04 AUG is a 2019 BMW 520 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM04 AUG, 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

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What year was SM04 AUG registered?

SM04 AUG is a 2019 BMW 520, first registered on 13 March 2019.

Is SM04 AUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM04 AUG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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