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GJ17 AWG

2017 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,247 mi
Last recorded130,247 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ17 AWG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 130,247 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 115,509 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 90,368 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 71,680 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 58,480 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 47,951 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 39,687 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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GJ17 AWG is a 2017 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GJ17 AWG, 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

How do I check the history of GJ17 AWG?

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What year was GJ17 AWG registered?

GJ17 AWG is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 16 March 2017.

Is GJ17 AWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ17 AWG shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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