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DE17 DFK

2017 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,871 mi
Last recorded80,871 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE17 DFK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 80,871 miles

exhaust dpf fitted,emssions result pass @ 0.02 1/m

rear suspension bump stops worn/deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2024 76,486 miles

exhaust dpf fitted,emissions result pass @ 0.03 1/m

Pass 20 Oct 2023 71,932 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust dpf fitted,emissions result pass @ 0.01 1/m

Pass 25 Oct 2022 67,577 miles

exhaust dpf fitted,result pass@ 0.00

Pass 11 Oct 2021 62,122 miles

exhaust dpf fitted,result0.04 1/m

Pass 26 Oct 2020 58,101 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 52,065 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 52,065 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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DE17 DFK is a 2017 BMW 520 in Grey 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 DE17 DFK, 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

How do I check the history of DE17 DFK?

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What year was DE17 DFK registered?

DE17 DFK is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is DE17 DFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE17 DFK 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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