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L21 TAL

2019 BMW 520

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,042 mi
Last recorded55,042 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 52043,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 TAL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 55,042 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 137,188 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 137,188 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

o/s front backplate insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2025 43,436 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Apr 2024 130,723 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 130,723 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 130,703 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 30,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 30,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 123,719 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 123,719 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2023 18,062 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Feb 2022 110,628 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 10,461 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 104,653 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 98,828 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 88,774 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 80,648 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 68,539 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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L21 TAL is a 2019 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L21 TAL, 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 L21 TAL registered?

L21 TAL is a 2019 BMW 520, first registered on 11 February 2019.

Is L21 TAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L21 TAL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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