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H8 SDX

2020 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

100,495 mi
Last recorded100,495 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 52033,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 SDX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 100,495 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 39,454 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 89,119 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 33,294 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 77,235 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 77,232 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 28,088 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 65,640 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 63,074 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 59,866 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 57,330 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 4 Mar 2019 50,692 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 45,782 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 41,387 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted unable to check fully.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 49,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 37,293 miles

exhaust emissions to low no readings

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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H8 SDX is a 2020 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 H8 SDX, 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 H8 SDX registered?

H8 SDX is a 2020 BMW 520, first registered on 10 August 2020.

Is H8 SDX safe to buy?

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