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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))
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))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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
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
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
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
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))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm has slight play (2.4.G.2)
air box loose
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
engine cover and under tray
engine runs slighly lumpy
front brake discs corroded
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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R3 GKX safe to buy?
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