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X121 JRS

2017 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,566 mi
Last recorded84,566 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX121 JRS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 84,566 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 72,651 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 59,810 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 59,778 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect 2 cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2022 48,280 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 34,573 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 34,497 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both front tyres started to wear thin on outer edges

Fail 22 Oct 2021 34,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both front tyres started to wear thin on outer edges

Pass 6 Oct 2020 24,221 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2020

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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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X121 JRS is a 2017 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X121 JRS, 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 X121 JRS registered?

X121 JRS is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is X121 JRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X121 JRS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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