2020 BMW 520D M Sport Mhev Auto 2.0L Electric diesel · PL20 BXJ
2020 BMW 520D M Sport Mhev Auto (2.0L, electric diesel). First registered 30 Jul 2020. Recorded mileage 56,657 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520D M SPORT MHEV AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,657 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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PL20 BXJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2026
- 56,657 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL20 BXJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 BMW 520D M Sport Mhev Auto (PL20 BXJ) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp lens seriously defective damaged, incomplete sharp edges (4.2.1 (b))”.
PL20 BXJ Mileage History
- 27/07/202319,932 mi
- 28/07/202319,932 mi
- 29/07/202432,360 mi+12,428 mi
- 24/07/202542,438 mi+10,078 mi
- 27/06/202656,657 mi+14,219 mi
Average of roughly 12,585 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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