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M29 PJJ

2019 BMW 520

Red Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,168 mi
Last recorded44,168 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 52043,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 PJJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2019
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 44,168 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 41,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 188,334 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 35,871 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 165,851 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted obscuring some checks

Pass 10 Oct 2023 27,570 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 143,379 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some checks

Pass 24 Feb 2023 24,233 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 118,321 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some checks

Pass 12 Mar 2022 21,393 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 94,654 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 94,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Pass 1 Jun 2020 77,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 64,561 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 56,328 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 48,279 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced and rear (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 40,480 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 33,090 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 26,419 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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M29 PJJ is a 2019 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M29 PJJ, 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 M29 PJJ registered?

M29 PJJ is a 2019 BMW 520, first registered on 22 March 2019.

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