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K55 YEO

2019 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,545 mi
Last recorded92,545 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2019 BMW 52043,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 YEO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 92,545 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 92,544 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 94,638 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 90,334 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 82,662 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 86,827 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 86,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 72,121 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 82,552 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 58,893 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 77,102 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 73,301 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 69,314 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))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 69,314 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 69,300 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 56,012 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 51,479 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 41,945 miles

Offside Front wheel slightly buckled

Offside Rear wheel slightly buckled

Fail 5 Sep 2016 41,632 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel slightly buckled

Offside Rear wheel slightly buckled

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 31,272 miles

Rear rear brake pads slightly low

Pass 29 Aug 2014 22,103 miles

nsf alloy slightly distorted

nsr alloy slightly distorted

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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K55 YEO is a 2019 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 K55 YEO, 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.

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What year was K55 YEO registered?

K55 YEO is a 2019 BMW 520, first registered on 20 September 2019.

Is K55 YEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K55 YEO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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