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DR04 MDZ

2019 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,542 mi
Last recorded86,542 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 52043,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR04 MDZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 86,542 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT/REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT/REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 73,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 58,443 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2023

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Apr 2022 26,321 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 26,289 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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DR04 MDZ is a 2019 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 DR04 MDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DR04 MDZ registered?

DR04 MDZ is a 2019 BMW 520, first registered on 7 March 2019.

Is DR04 MDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR04 MDZ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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