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A158 TAG

2019 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

32,677 mi
Last recorded32,677 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 52043,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA158 TAG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2019
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 32,677 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 31,464 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 88,826 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 88,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2024 30,040 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 83,438 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 21,601 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 77,457 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 77,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2022 18,442 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 71,716 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 65,328 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 58,499 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 58,498 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 53,276 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 53,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2018 47,313 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 41,314 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 41,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 35,468 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 28,782 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2014 23,267 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A158 TAG is a 2019 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 A158 TAG, 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 A158 TAG registered?

A158 TAG is a 2019 BMW 520, first registered on 18 November 2019.

Is A158 TAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A158 TAG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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