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J90 AAT

2017 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,550 mi
Last recorded76,550 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 AAT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 76,550 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 19 May 2026 76,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Apr 2025 62,603 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 60,374 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 57,190 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 57,190 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured cracked on inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened below minimum thickness (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened below minimum thickness (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 46,324 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 35,305 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 26,761 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 23,432 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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J90 AAT is a 2017 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J90 AAT, 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 J90 AAT registered?

J90 AAT is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 28 February 2017.

Is J90 AAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J90 AAT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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