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GN17 PGV

2017 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,299 mi
Last recorded76,299 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN17 PGV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 76,299 miles

Rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2025 64,107 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 53,541 miles

Covers fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear brake pads look to be starting to get low

Pass 15 Mar 2023 45,152 miles

covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2022 33,148 miles

Covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2021 19,235 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 14,149 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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GN17 PGV 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 GN17 PGV, 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 GN17 PGV?

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What year was GN17 PGV registered?

GN17 PGV is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is GN17 PGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN17 PGV 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.

Does GN17 PGV have outstanding finance?

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