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S33 RBN

2022 BMW 520

Black Electric diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,520 mi
Last recorded152,520 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 RBN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2022
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 152,520 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 152,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2026 31,304 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 31,304 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 27,570 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 143,245 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 137,581 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 137,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 127,692 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 119,496 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 110,554 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 102,754 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 102,754 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 94,164 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 86,281 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 86,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 79,791 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 68,872 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 58,609 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 56,838 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 56,838 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 44,295 miles

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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S33 RBN is a 2022 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S33 RBN, 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 4 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S33 RBN registered?

S33 RBN is a 2022 BMW 520, first registered on 31 January 2022.

Is S33 RBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S33 RBN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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