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S31 VDM

2022 BMW 520

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

39,940 mi
Last recorded39,940 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 VDM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2022
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 39,940 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 139,861 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 29,793 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 127,318 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 117,102 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 106,833 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 103,478 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 98,057 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 98,057 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 91,605 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 83,253 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 71,588 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 59,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2017 59,547 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2016 49,656 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 49,656 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 43,851 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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S31 VDM is a 2022 BMW 520 in White with a 1,490cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S31 VDM, 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 4 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 S31 VDM?

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What year was S31 VDM registered?

S31 VDM is a 2022 BMW 520, first registered on 15 March 2022.

Is S31 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S31 VDM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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