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M19 LJR

2026 BMW 520

Silver Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,588 mi
Last recorded97,588 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM19 LJR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2026
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 97,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear pipes, rearward at hose/caliper ends to both nsr and osr positions, slight swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight swelling under coating at hose/caliper end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear differential bushed perishing/cracking slightly

rearward propshaft rubber "doughnut" coupling splitting/cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2024 88,723 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 83,279 miles

under trays + engine covers fitted when tested

Pass 30 Sep 2022 78,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm which connects to lower of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm which connects to lower of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 1 Oct 2021 73,492 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 Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 25 Sep 2020 66,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 56,718 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm / Inner Bush / Lower Shocker Bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 45,932 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Sep 2017 33,859 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2017 33,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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M19 LJR is a 2026 BMW 520 in Silver. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M19 LJR, 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 0 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M19 LJR registered?

M19 LJR is a 2026 BMW 520, first registered on 15 June 2026.

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