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J21 OTY

2017 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,655 mi
Last recorded84,655 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 OTY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 84,655 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 77,932 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 68,605 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 57,593 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 45,566 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 35,495 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 29,710 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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J21 OTY is a 2017 BMW 520 in Grey 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 J21 OTY, 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 J21 OTY?

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What year was J21 OTY registered?

J21 OTY is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is J21 OTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J21 OTY 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 J21 OTY have outstanding finance?

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