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J1 WUN

2017 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

156,291 mi
Last recorded156,291 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 WUN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 156,291 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2026 70,706 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 153,904 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 63,154 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 151,571 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 56,443 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 148,607 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 50,872 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 143,676 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 44,797 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 138,989 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 38,114 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 135,677 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 31,404 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 129,926 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 125,008 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 120,022 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 101,440 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 76,647 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 76,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 57,555 miles

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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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J1 WUN is a 2017 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 J1 WUN, 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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What year was J1 WUN registered?

J1 WUN is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is J1 WUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 WUN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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