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BA55 YED

2020 BMW 520

Grey Electric diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

60,111 mi
Last recorded60,111 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 52033,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 YED
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 60,111 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 157,637 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 42,839 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 42,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 153,415 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 36,180 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 148,803 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 31,993 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 31,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 135,769 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 127,062 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Sep 2020 117,792 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 102,695 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 87,638 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 87,418 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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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BA55 YED is a 2020 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BA55 YED, 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

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What year was BA55 YED registered?

BA55 YED is a 2020 BMW 520, first registered on 17 August 2020.

Is BA55 YED safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA55 YED shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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