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WFV 399

2022 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

16,599 mi
Last recorded16,599 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFV 399
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2022
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 16,599 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 14,454 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 69,512 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 14,141 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 62,338 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 53,106 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 43,835 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 38,542 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 31,992 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 29,490 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 26,148 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 21,414 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Aug 2017 21,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/19Y (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2016 16,424 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 23 Jun 2015 11,373 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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WFV 399 is a 2022 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WFV 399, 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.

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What year was WFV 399 registered?

WFV 399 is a 2022 BMW 520, first registered on 22 July 2022.

Is WFV 399 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFV 399 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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