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L123 EDM

2017 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,814 mi
Last recorded95,814 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 EDM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 95,814 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 80,975 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 70,350 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 70,350 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 62,335 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 52,743 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 45,630 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 44,279 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 20 Feb 2020 44,279 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on edges.

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

Undertrays fitted.

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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L123 EDM is a 2017 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 59,488 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 L123 EDM, 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 9 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 L123 EDM registered?

L123 EDM is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 8 March 2017.

Is L123 EDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L123 EDM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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