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R121 LMC

2017 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,076 mi
Last recorded118,076 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 LMC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 118,076 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 107,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R19 Goodyear run flat on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2024 98,619 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 98,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2023 91,886 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 91,884 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.09 vehicle blew 0.26 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Possibly caused by washer fluid level? (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 85,630 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 80,585 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 73,059 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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R121 LMC is a 2017 BMW 520 in Silver 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 R121 LMC, 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.

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What year was R121 LMC registered?

R121 LMC is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 17 March 2017.

Is R121 LMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 LMC 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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