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AP17 VNG

2017 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,651 mi
Last recorded59,651 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 VNG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 59,651 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 53,110 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 53,109 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 47,472 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 47,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2022 41,840 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 35,957 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake disc's corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2021 35,943 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake disc's corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 21,663 miles

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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AP17 VNG is a 2017 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP17 VNG, 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 AP17 VNG registered?

AP17 VNG is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 18 August 2017.

Is AP17 VNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP17 VNG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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