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KH04 LES

2020 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

75,029 mi
Last recorded75,029 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 52033,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH04 LES
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 75,029 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 75,029 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2026 76,851 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2025 75,546 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 66,312 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 62,211 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 56,408 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 56,408 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 56,990 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 40,942 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 51,767 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 44,061 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 39,914 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 39,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2020 33,879 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 25,448 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 21,101 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 21,088 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 19,296 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Nov 2016 14,940 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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KH04 LES is a 2020 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 KH04 LES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KH04 LES registered?

KH04 LES is a 2020 BMW 520, first registered on 23 July 2020.

Is KH04 LES safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH04 LES shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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