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J50 MST

2017 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests28 (25 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.3%

Mileage

119,147 mi
Last recorded119,147 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 MST
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

25 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 119,147 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 228,204 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear 'D' bushes worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 100,026 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 100,026 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 219,064 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear 'D' bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 90,420 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 209,708 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 79,827 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 201,504 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2021 65,671 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 57,618 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 194,892 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 43,005 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 186,504 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 177,956 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 166,643 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 157,798 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 157,798 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault intermittant light elumination (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 142,262 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 128,625 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 116,344 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 100,578 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 81,808 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 70,377 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 60,157 miles

Nearside Inner Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 60,157 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 53,406 miles

ADVISE FRONT WIPERS WORN AND SPLITTING / BRAKE FLIUD LOW //

Pass 22 Apr 2008 43,338 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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J50 MST is a 2017 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.3%.

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 J50 MST, 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

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What year was J50 MST registered?

J50 MST is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is J50 MST safe to buy?

The MOT history for J50 MST shows 28 tests with a 89.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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