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MJ69 YFC

2019 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,630 mi
Last recorded32,630 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 52043,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ69 YFC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2019
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 32,630 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 26,232 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 20,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing with cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test & unable to check tow bar fixing bolts due to covers ()

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2024 20,248 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing with cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test & unable to check tow bar fixing bolts due to covers ()

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2023 14,438 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Feb 2023 14,438 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 7,475 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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MJ69 YFC is a 2019 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ69 YFC, 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

How do I check the history of MJ69 YFC?

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What year was MJ69 YFC registered?

MJ69 YFC is a 2019 BMW 520, first registered on 30 October 2019.

Is MJ69 YFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ69 YFC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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