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C21 RGL

2015 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,156 mi
Last recorded106,156 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 52071,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 RGL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 106,156 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 106,143 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 99,936 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 90,641 miles

Offside Rear brake wear wire damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2022 79,231 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 79,230 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 65,657 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 52,707 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 41,777 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 32,673 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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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C21 RGL is a 2015 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 71,270 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 C21 RGL, 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 11 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C21 RGL registered?

C21 RGL is a 2015 BMW 520, first registered on 21 September 2015.

Is C21 RGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C21 RGL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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