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BF69 XXJ

2020 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,125 mi
Last recorded55,125 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 52033,997 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF69 XXJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 55,125 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 55,090 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 49,380 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not checked

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 41,052 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 41,052 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 31,405 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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BF69 XXJ is a 2020 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 BF69 XXJ, 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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What year was BF69 XXJ registered?

BF69 XXJ is a 2020 BMW 520, first registered on 28 February 2020.

Is BF69 XXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF69 XXJ 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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