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A3 HKS

2022 BMW 520

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

34,532 mi
Last recorded34,532 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 HKS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2022
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 34,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 122,861 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 122,861 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 25,850 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 112,074 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinon seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 98,760 miles

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

undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Jul 2023 98,692 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Jul 2022 87,626 miles

Nearside Front brake backing plate insecure

Offside Front brake backing plate missing

Pass 1 Jul 2021 77,045 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 77,045 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 65,268 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 65,138 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 48,585 miles

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

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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A3 HKS is a 2022 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A3 HKS, 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 4 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A3 HKS registered?

A3 HKS is a 2022 BMW 520, first registered on 10 February 2022.

Is A3 HKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 HKS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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