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R3 GKX

2026 BMW 520

Blue Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,131 mi
Last recorded141,131 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 GKX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2026
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 141,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 141,131 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 135,543 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 130,484 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake disc backing plate rattling / loose

rear diff mount x2 / perishing / split

rear prop mount doughnut wearing / split

under trays fitted / not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Jan 2024 130,484 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/r brake disc backing plate rattling / loose

rear diff mount x2 / perishing / split

rear prop mount doughnut wearing / split

under trays fitted / not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Jan 2023 126,528 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both frontmost arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear propshaft doughnut worn / split

Rear diff bushes worn / split

Fail 6 Jan 2023 126,524 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper wishbone balljoint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both frontmost arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear propshaft doughnut worn / split

Rear diff bushes worn / split

Pass 14 Dec 2021 124,426 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 124,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 109,586 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 109,573 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 91,223 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 77,067 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 77,067 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 60,617 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 60,617 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 47,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm has slight play (2.4.G.2)

air box loose

Fail 14 Jan 2017 47,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air box loose

Pass 9 Jan 2016 41,240 miles

engine cover and under tray

engine runs slighly lumpy

front brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2016 41,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover and under tray

engine runs slighly lumpy

front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2015 33,350 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 24,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2013 24,771 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 21,331 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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R3 GKX is a 2026 BMW 520 in Blue. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R3 GKX, 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 0 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R3 GKX registered?

R3 GKX is a 2026 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2026.

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