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C12 RMA

2017 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

52,984 mi
Last recorded52,984 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 RMA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 52,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2025 123,989 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 42,439 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 42,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2024 104,476 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 41,530 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 102,598 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 40,708 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 97,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 May 2022 39,933 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 93,615 miles

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 7 Apr 2021 89,317 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 36,868 miles
Pass 24 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 7 Apr 2020 83,050 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 80,077 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 70,839 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 55,833 miles

Front Note; Front tyres wearing to outer edges.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rears. (3.5.1i)

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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C12 RMA is a 2017 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C12 RMA, 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 C12 RMA registered?

C12 RMA is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 1 June 2017.

Is C12 RMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 RMA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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