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AF17 EKW

2017 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,169 mi
Last recorded57,169 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 EKW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 57,169 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 51,905 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 51,904 miles

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

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight lip and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Totally bald on inner and outer edges and on legal limit, cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/Splitting through tread, going bald on edges and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and wearing inner edge 245/45/18 runflats (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 45,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/18 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 36,596 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 36,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 30,394 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn low 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 22,757 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 18,353 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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AF17 EKW is a 2017 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF17 EKW, 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.

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What year was AF17 EKW registered?

AF17 EKW is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 20 March 2017.

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The MOT history for AF17 EKW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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