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OY20 XHN

2020 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,108 mi
Last recorded40,108 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 52033,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY20 XHN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 40,108 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2026 40,103 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Stork is not accepting the buckle. (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 30,939 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer shoulder worn thin and outer wall lightly damaged in place

Offside Front tyre outer shoulder worn thin.

Pass 13 Jun 2024 23,411 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 19,987 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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OY20 XHN is a 2020 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY20 XHN, 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 OY20 XHN registered?

OY20 XHN is a 2020 BMW 520, first registered on 31 July 2020.

Is OY20 XHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY20 XHN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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