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JKZ 988

2017 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,396 mi
Last recorded155,396 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKZ 988
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 155,396 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 155,348 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 137,874 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 137,861 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 135,596 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 107,373 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 82,915 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 67,893 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 53,744 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 53,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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JKZ 988 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 70%.

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 JKZ 988, 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 JKZ 988 registered?

JKZ 988 is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 11 January 2017.

Is JKZ 988 safe to buy?

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