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W26 DAN

2023 BMW 520

Silver Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,531 mi
Last recorded123,531 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW26 DAN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2023
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 123,531 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2025 19,190 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 19,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2025 110,129 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 98,192 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 84,692 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 73,293 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 73,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 63,016 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 59,361 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 47,659 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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W26 DAN is a 2023 BMW 520 in Silver. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W26 DAN, 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 3 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W26 DAN registered?

W26 DAN is a 2023 BMW 520, first registered on 1 February 2023.

Is W26 DAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W26 DAN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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