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GF17 CTZ

2017 BMW 528

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,539 mi
Last recorded87,539 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52843,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF17 CTZ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 87,539 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 81,047 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 81,047 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 74,133 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 64,315 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 64,285 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 55,339 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 46,174 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 37,510 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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GF17 CTZ is a 2017 BMW 528 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 43,776 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 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF17 CTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 528 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF17 CTZ?

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What year was GF17 CTZ registered?

GF17 CTZ is a 2017 BMW 528, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is GF17 CTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF17 CTZ 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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