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H3 TKO

2017 BMW 520

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,131 mi
Last recorded83,131 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 TKO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 83,131 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2026 141,562 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner + Outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2025 81,284 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 138,269 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 75,013 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 75,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 134,607 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 71,530 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 71,495 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre is non run flat- Run flat and conventional tyres can be mixed on the same axle, although this is not recommended

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 131,409 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 67,930 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 128,810 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 128,810 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 61,985 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 124,311 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 53,074 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 53,074 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2020 121,464 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 118,456 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 114,641 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 114,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 110,802 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 105,240 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Door. (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 100,719 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 86,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 86,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 62,411 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 43,263 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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H3 TKO is a 2017 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 H3 TKO, 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.

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H3 TKO is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 20 September 2017.

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