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VJ04 CON

2020 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

73,331 mi
Last recorded73,331 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 52033,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJ04 CON
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 73,331 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2025 66,709 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2025 105,718 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 105,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 51,350 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 94,802 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 36,075 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 84,349 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 84,249 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 31,935 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Dec 2022 75,798 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 58,170 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 45,255 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 45,236 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 37,517 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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VJ04 CON is a 2020 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2020 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 33,997 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 VJ04 CON, 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 6 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VJ04 CON registered?

VJ04 CON is a 2020 BMW 520, first registered on 23 September 2020.

Is VJ04 CON safe to buy?

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