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PL69 ZXW

2019 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,262 mi
Last recorded45,262 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 52043,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL69 ZXW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2019
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 45,262 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 42,318 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 42,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 34,247 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 25,676 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 19,245 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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PL69 ZXW is a 2019 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PL69 ZXW, 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 PL69 ZXW registered?

PL69 ZXW is a 2019 BMW 520, first registered on 19 September 2019.

Is PL69 ZXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL69 ZXW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PL69 ZXW have outstanding finance?

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