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T40 ERT

2019 BMW 520

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,908 mi
Last recorded111,908 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 52043,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 ERT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2019
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 111,908 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 111,904 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2025 108,526 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 106,530 miles

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

front tyres wearing smooth on inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2024 83,415 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 99,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 76,761 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 88,628 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 74,668 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 78,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 63,516 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 56,922 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 51,809 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 44,360 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 39,368 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 39,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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T40 ERT is a 2019 BMW 520 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T40 ERT, 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 T40 ERT registered?

T40 ERT is a 2019 BMW 520, first registered on 6 February 2019.

Is T40 ERT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T40 ERT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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