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NL20 EVJ

2020 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

132,173 mi
Last recorded132,173 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 52033,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL20 EVJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 132,173 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 111,463 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 87,547 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 87,470 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 76,021 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 54,877 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 54,388 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2023 33,997 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 19,501 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 18,902 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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NL20 EVJ is a 2020 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 NL20 EVJ, 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

How do I check the history of NL20 EVJ?

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What year was NL20 EVJ registered?

NL20 EVJ is a 2020 BMW 520, first registered on 24 March 2020.

Is NL20 EVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL20 EVJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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