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M500 KLG

2017 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,724 mi
Last recorded100,724 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 KLG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 100,724 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 79,517 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 60,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

factory fitted under trays/covers fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Dec 2022 43,982 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 43,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 37,917 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 37,917 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 32,304 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 25,732 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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M500 KLG is a 2017 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M500 KLG, 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.

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What year was M500 KLG registered?

M500 KLG is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is M500 KLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 KLG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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