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AK67 GRX

2017 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

196,154 mi
Last recorded196,154 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK67 GRX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 196,154 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2025 181,289 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 154,696 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 131,311 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 107,785 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 88,361 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 73,106 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 53,348 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 33,411 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 33,152 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 32,726 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 26,964 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 26,801 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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AK67 GRX is a 2017 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AK67 GRX, 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 AK67 GRX registered?

AK67 GRX is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2017.

Is AK67 GRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK67 GRX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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