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RL12 ONE

2020 BMW 520

Blue Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,755 mi
Last recorded128,755 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 52033,997 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL12 ONE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 128,755 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 14,027 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2025 126,052 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 126,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 10,803 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Mar 2024 121,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 121,891 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 7,445 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 118,656 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 118,656 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 113,999 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))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 109,998 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 107,263 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 103,715 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 97,705 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 93,842 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 75,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RL12 ONE is a 2020 BMW 520 in Blue. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2020 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 33,997 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 RL12 ONE, 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 6 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 RL12 ONE registered?

RL12 ONE is a 2020 BMW 520, first registered on 3 September 2020.

Is RL12 ONE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL12 ONE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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