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MDG 151

2020 BMW 520

Silver Electric diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,387 mi
Last recorded56,387 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 52033,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDG 151
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2020
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 56,387 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2026 55,128 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 189,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 44,816 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 172,425 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2024 35,980 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 153,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 137,144 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 137,130 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall splitting. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 119,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 101,498 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 84,321 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 84,321 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 63,603 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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MDG 151 is a 2020 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MDG 151, 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 MDG 151 registered?

MDG 151 is a 2020 BMW 520, first registered on 4 September 2020.

Is MDG 151 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDG 151 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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