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L25 YCO

2023 BMW 520

Black Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,901 mi
Last recorded78,901 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL25 YCO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 78,901 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 78,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 142,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 136,777 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 129,073 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2022 117,749 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 106,590 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 97,749 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 89,879 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 89,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 72,165 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 66,129 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 66,129 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 49,555 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2015 46,071 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 37,845 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 30,285 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 23,812 miles

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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L25 YCO is a 2023 BMW 520 in Black. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L25 YCO, 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 3 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L25 YCO registered?

L25 YCO is a 2023 BMW 520, first registered on 10 March 2023.

Is L25 YCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L25 YCO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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