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R50 BKL

2017 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,083 mi
Last recorded68,083 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 BKL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 68,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush slightly splitting and worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2-3.5mm but worn lower on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc pitted/corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush slightly splitting and worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.5-4 mm but worn lower on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc pitted/corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads aprox 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 68,083 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush slightly splitting and worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2-3.5mm but worn lower on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc pitted/corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush slightly splitting and worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.5-4 mm but worn lower on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc pitted/corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads aprox 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 62,360 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 56,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 50,380 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 43,244 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 37,000 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 34,983 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 29,133 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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R50 BKL is a 2017 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R50 BKL, 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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R50 BKL is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 22 March 2017.

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