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IGZ 1678

2017 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,669 mi
Last recorded90,669 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIGZ 1678
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 May 2026 90,669 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter burst (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 80,540 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 76,380 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 76,380 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 71,882 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 61,661 miles

Offside Front tyre has uneven wear on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

emissions too clean for emissions

Fail 28 Apr 2022 61,570 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front tyre has uneven wear on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

emissions too clean for emissions

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 8 Apr 2021 52,896 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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IGZ 1678 is a 2017 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 IGZ 1678, 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 IGZ 1678?

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What year was IGZ 1678 registered?

IGZ 1678 is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2017.

Is IGZ 1678 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IGZ 1678 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does IGZ 1678 have outstanding finance?

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