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SM19 DOA

2019 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,247 mi
Last recorded96,247 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 52043,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM19 DOA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2019
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 96,247 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 74,845 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 62,601 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 62,557 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 62,295 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Light smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slight uneven wear inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slight uneven wear inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs have slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 47,860 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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SM19 DOA is a 2019 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SM19 DOA, 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 SM19 DOA registered?

SM19 DOA is a 2019 BMW 520, first registered on 9 April 2019.

Is SM19 DOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM19 DOA shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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