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K8 DPF

2019 BMW 520

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 2894cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

12,909 mi
Last recorded12,909 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 52043,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 DPF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2019
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,894cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 12,909 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2026 106,496 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2025 11,971 miles

undertrays fitted

wet test carried out

Pass 27 Mar 2025 102,294 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 11,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 100,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/19 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/19 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 10,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 92,258 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 86,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 6,593 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2021 75,616 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2020 65,776 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 49,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 49,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 37,262 miles

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

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

front wipers smeary

n/s front tyre worn on outter edge

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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K8 DPF is a 2019 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,894cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 K8 DPF, 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 K8 DPF registered?

K8 DPF is a 2019 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2019.

Is K8 DPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 DPF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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