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RO71 XHW

2021 BMW 520

Blue Electric diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,409 mi
Last recorded54,409 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO71 XHW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 54,409 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 54,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 42,750 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (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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RO71 XHW is a 2021 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RO71 XHW, 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 RO71 XHW registered?

RO71 XHW is a 2021 BMW 520, first registered on 23 November 2021.

Is RO71 XHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO71 XHW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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