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AE20 EFN

2020 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,266 mi
Last recorded26,266 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 52033,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE20 EFN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 26,266 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 26,265 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 20,922 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing right on the inner edges and both have cuts in the tread

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 16,187 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 16,186 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 9,910 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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AE20 EFN is a 2020 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE20 EFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE20 EFN?

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What year was AE20 EFN registered?

AE20 EFN is a 2020 BMW 520, first registered on 25 March 2020.

Is AE20 EFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE20 EFN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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