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SE02 DAD

2020 BMW 520

Blue Electric diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

41,436 mi
Last recorded41,436 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 52033,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE02 DAD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 41,436 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 91,453 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 35,541 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 83,291 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 26,574 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 78,945 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 18,222 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 74,230 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 65,805 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 58,285 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2020 58,285 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 50,588 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 40,669 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 32,318 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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SE02 DAD is a 2020 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SE02 DAD, 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 SE02 DAD registered?

SE02 DAD is a 2020 BMW 520, first registered on 15 July 2020.

Is SE02 DAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE02 DAD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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