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D25 EXC

2017 BMW 520

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,712 mi
Last recorded74,712 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD25 EXC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2026 74,712 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2026 78,210 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 64,977 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 74,149 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2024 59,549 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 68,247 miles

Chassis warning light on dash

Pass 17 Mar 2023 53,041 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 60,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake mechanism noisy when operated

Pass 19 Mar 2022 49,610 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 51,428 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 45,571 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 46,531 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 42,117 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 43,929 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 41,467 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 36,906 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 33,414 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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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D25 EXC is a 2017 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 D25 EXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D25 EXC registered?

D25 EXC is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is D25 EXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D25 EXC shows 17 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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