MOT Status
ValidMileage
198,520 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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covers on underside no allowing full inspection
o/s front secondary position lamps not functioning. wipers have intromittent fault.
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner 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))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner 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))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Road wheel more than one fixing missing Both rear (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN
PLAY IN SUSPENSION
chip to screen
front brake pads wearing low
offside and nearside rear brake flexi hoses perishing
rear brake pads wearing low
handbrake travel
offside and nearside rear lower wishbone inner bushes splitting and perishing
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
handbrake travel
offside and nearside rear lower wishbone inner bushes splitting and perishing
all tyres worn on inner edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A17 GKE is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
Across all 2009 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 100,384 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 A17 GKE, 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 17 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was A17 GKE registered?
A17 GKE is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 29 May 2009.
Is A17 GKE safe to buy?
The MOT history for A17 GKE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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