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V3 SRA

2025 BMW 520

Black Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,302 mi
Last recorded136,302 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 SRA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2025
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 136,302 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 127,348 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 116,585 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 116,584 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 105,079 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 105,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2021 95,309 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 91,317 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 91,316 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2019 75,513 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 59,017 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V3 SRA is a 2025 BMW 520 in Black. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V3 SRA, 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 1 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 V3 SRA?

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What year was V3 SRA registered?

V3 SRA is a 2025 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2025.

Is V3 SRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V3 SRA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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