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R4 TBF

2021 BMW 520

Blue Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

61,366 mi
Last recorded61,366 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 TBF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2026 61,366 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2026 145,843 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 57,836 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 57,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread area worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread area worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 141,436 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 52,308 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 136,913 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 131,621 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 125,854 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 124,270 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 124,270 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower., rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 117,098 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 117,098 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 107,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 99,771 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2018 94,801 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 86,770 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 86,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges of tread.

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges of tread.

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread.

Pass 30 Jan 2016 79,822 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 79,586 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 71,132 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 47,352 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 47,352 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R4 TBF is a 2021 BMW 520 in Blue. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R4 TBF, 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 R4 TBF registered?

R4 TBF is a 2021 BMW 520, first registered on 25 June 2021.

Is R4 TBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 TBF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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