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Y31 YLA

2020 BMW 520

White Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,611 mi
Last recorded40,611 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 52033,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY31 YLA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 40,611 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2026 110,034 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2025 36,401 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front brake discs slight corrosion inner

Pass 25 Jan 2025 101,489 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 32,967 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 88,616 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2023 27,811 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 76,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 76,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 0.6 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 67,299 miles

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

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring the testers view of some testable item

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Jan 2022 67,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring the testers view of some testable item

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 61,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 61,654 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters and numbers incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters and numbers incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 50,835 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 46,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 35,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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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Y31 YLA is a 2020 BMW 520 in White with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 Y31 YLA, 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

How do I check the history of Y31 YLA?

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What year was Y31 YLA registered?

Y31 YLA is a 2020 BMW 520, first registered on 31 January 2020.

Is Y31 YLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y31 YLA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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