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Y20 LDH

2019 BMW 520

Black Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,382 mi
Last recorded129,382 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 52043,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY20 LDH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 129,382 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 129,382 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2026 125,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 125,990 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2025 144,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 144,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 111,330 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 128,950 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 128,950 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 124,076 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 100,480 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 100,480 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible rear plate excessive water ingress (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 118,062 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 67,876 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 112,147 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 37,810 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 106,485 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 101,404 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 94,278 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 76,259 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 57,038 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 57,035 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

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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Y20 LDH is a 2019 BMW 520 in Black with a 3,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y20 LDH, 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.

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What year was Y20 LDH registered?

Y20 LDH is a 2019 BMW 520, first registered on 31 January 2019.

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