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J5 BKX

2019 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,973 mi
Last recorded62,973 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 52043,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 BKX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 62,973 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2026 110,833 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 110,833 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 53,684 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 104,403 miles

old number plates illegal do not refit

Fail 6 Jan 2025 104,403 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

old number plates illegal do not refit

Pass 7 Feb 2024 43,091 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 99,360 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 31,447 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 92,660 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 21,973 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 79,797 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 66,398 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 52,151 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 48,919 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 39,444 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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J5 BKX is a 2019 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 J5 BKX, 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 J5 BKX registered?

J5 BKX is a 2019 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2019.

Is J5 BKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 BKX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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