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DC17 POP

2017 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,338 mi
Last recorded60,338 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC17 POP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 60,338 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 57,569 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 54,029 miles

Offside Rear Wearing very slightly on inner edge of tread.

Pass 7 Feb 2023 46,824 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 39,147 miles

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

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

Park brake may require adjustment or repair, only just met required effort.

Pass 26 Feb 2021 34,213 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 34,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 31,845 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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DC17 POP is a 2017 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DC17 POP, 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 DC17 POP registered?

DC17 POP is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is DC17 POP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC17 POP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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