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DF02 DRF

2017 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 2442cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,223 mi
Last recorded133,223 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 DRF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,442cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2026 133,223 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Dec 2025 101,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin not clearly visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin not clearly visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 121,329 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 84,202 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 108,744 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 68,267 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 102,118 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 61,231 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 95,990 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 48,204 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 90,017 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 37,683 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 3 Mar 2020 85,627 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Feb 2019 79,009 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components.

Under floor covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components.

Pass 19 Jun 2018 74,981 miles

Nearside Front side repeater on wing flashing intermittently at time of test

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 70,050 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 63,001 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 52,762 miles

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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DF02 DRF is a 2017 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,442cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 DF02 DRF, 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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DF02 DRF is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 28 April 2017.

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