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555 FXX

2020 BMW 520

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

131,234 mi
Last recorded131,234 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 52033,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration555 FXX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 131,234 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded + Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under Body Covers Fitted (Factory fitted)

Pass 19 Nov 2025 53,679 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 50,031 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 126,298 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2024 42,227 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 120,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water Ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2023 26,485 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 26,485 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 114,381 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Breather Pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 107,348 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 101,345 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Breather Pipe Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 88,109 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 88,064 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 77,138 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 65,688 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 65,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 52,510 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 40,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 28,202 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 26,035 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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555 FXX is a 2020 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 555 FXX, 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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555 FXX is a 2020 BMW 520, first registered on 15 January 2020.

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