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S15 HKA

2017 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests27 (24 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,446 mi
Last recorded39,446 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 HKA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

24 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 39,446 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2025 178,306 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 37,364 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 165,936 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 165,936 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 35,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 150,174 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 150,125 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245-40-R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 31,180 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 137,000 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 26,906 miles

wear to edges of front tyres

Pass 22 Nov 2021 128,340 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 22,291 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 124,715 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 17,566 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 28 Nov 2019 115,742 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 115,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245-40-R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 108,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 96,070 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 85,309 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 71,128 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 57,531 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 51,882 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 40,643 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2011 30,479 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 23,920 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated

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

Wipers smearing

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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S15 HKA is a 2017 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 S15 HKA, 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 S15 HKA registered?

S15 HKA is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 22 June 2017.

Is S15 HKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S15 HKA shows 27 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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