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G17 HMK

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,090 mi
Last recorded110,090 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 HMK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 110,090 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 107,976 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 107,848 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 101,163 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 96,626 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 96,626 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17rf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 91,184 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 85,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, worn on outer, perished,225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre worn on outer

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2020 81,700 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 81,700 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 75,230 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 75,230 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 69,139 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 69,139 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 62,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 62,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 55,157 miles

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

nail in o/s/f tyre and tyre scrubbing edge

Pass 15 Dec 2014 49,172 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 42,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 42,165 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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G17 HMK is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2010 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 97,744 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 G17 HMK, 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 16 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was G17 HMK registered?

G17 HMK is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 20 October 2010.

Is G17 HMK safe to buy?

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