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M321 LJO

2017 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

36,727 mi
Last recorded36,727 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM321 LJO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 36,727 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 102,283 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 30,562 miles

Advise rear tyres 4mm tread depth

Fail 13 Feb 2025 30,561 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Advise rear tyres 4mm tread depth

Pass 6 Sep 2024 80,112 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 25,265 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 66,722 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 23,579 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 61,074 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 19,530 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 51,253 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 45,915 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 14,175 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 10,881 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 38,593 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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M321 LJO is a 2017 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 M321 LJO, 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 M321 LJO registered?

M321 LJO is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2017.

Is M321 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M321 LJO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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