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GN17 BKV

2017 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,340 mi
Last recorded91,340 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 53054,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN17 BKV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 91,340 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 91,340 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 90,501 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 78,936 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 67,014 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 56,949 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front day time running light in op

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no front fog lights

Fail 28 Jun 2021 56,949 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative was under inflated (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front day time running light in op

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no front fog lights

Pass 19 Mar 2020 50,000 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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GN17 BKV is a 2017 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 54,364 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 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN17 BKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 530 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN17 BKV registered?

GN17 BKV is a 2017 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is GN17 BKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN17 BKV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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