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R38 KRR

2025 BMW 520

Black Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

112,448 mi
Last recorded112,448 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 KRR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2025
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 112,448 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 108,536 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 106,377 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 93,396 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded floorpan ()

Fail 20 Aug 2022 92,903 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded floorpan ()

Pass 3 Sep 2021 86,651 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 82,308 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 82,308 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 80,376 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 77,510 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 77,484 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 73,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear BRAKE DISCS WORN/LIPPED

Rear TYRES BOTH PERISHED/SPLITTING 225/60/15V

Fail 19 Oct 2017 73,921 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear BRAKE DISCS WORN/LIPPED

Rear TYRES BOTH PERISHED/SPLITTING 225/60/15V

Pass 18 Oct 2016 70,647 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe has slight corrosion

Tyres have multiple cuts & cracks.

Fail 12 Oct 2016 70,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement T.C.A Bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement T.C.A bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyres have multiple cuts & cracks.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 69,050 miles

Centre high level brake light not working

Pass 22 Oct 2014 66,545 miles

Slight play in Nearside front wheel

Pass 31 Oct 2013 64,609 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 64,582 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 62,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both the rear wheels and suspension arms

Fail 29 Oct 2012 62,719 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both the rear wheels and suspension arms

Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,654 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 59,654 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 56,900 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 54,861 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 54,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 51,776 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 48,767 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 45,972 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R38 KRR is a 2025 BMW 520 in Black. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R38 KRR, 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 1 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R38 KRR is a 2025 BMW 520, first registered on 15 January 2025.

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