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B26 RBL

2021 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,329 mi
Last recorded50,329 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 RBL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 50,329 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

emissions to clean to measure

Pass 17 Sep 2025 175,840 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 41,809 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 161,393 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 161,393 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 32,178 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 142,718 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 131,574 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 119,149 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 105,087 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 93,003 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 69,781 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 66,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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B26 RBL is a 2021 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 B26 RBL, 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 5 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B26 RBL registered?

B26 RBL is a 2021 BMW 520, first registered on 4 March 2021.

Is B26 RBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B26 RBL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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