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NK17 MHV

2017 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,038 mi
Last recorded64,038 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK17 MHV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 64,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 58,920 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 54,673 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES ,lower arm front bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 30 Mar 2023 51,168 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 46,580 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 41,605 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 35,140 miles

nearside front tyre has a small metal item within the tread

Fail 10 Mar 2020 35,140 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has a small metal item within the tread

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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NK17 MHV is a 2017 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NK17 MHV, 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 NK17 MHV registered?

NK17 MHV is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is NK17 MHV safe to buy?

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