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AO17 BYC

2017 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,133 mi
Last recorded59,133 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 BYC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 1 Mar 2025 59,133 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

undertray fitted restricting inspection of engine bay

Pass 12 Feb 2024 58,929 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 43,894 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 41,507 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 37,815 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020

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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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AO17 BYC is a 2017 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO17 BYC, 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 AO17 BYC registered?

AO17 BYC is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 18 April 2017.

Is AO17 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO17 BYC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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