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H15 WUB

2017 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,395 mi
Last recorded39,395 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 WUB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 39,395 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2025 88,831 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 35,177 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 84,603 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 31,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 81,514 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 27,397 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 76,321 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 23,252 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mount clicking when steered no adverse movement detected. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 71,865 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 18,747 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 18 Nov 2020 67,635 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 14,338 miles

Nearside Front 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))

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 9 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 11 Oct 2019 62,301 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 55,660 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 49,153 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 32,656 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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H15 WUB is a 2017 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 H15 WUB, 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 H15 WUB registered?

H15 WUB is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 17 May 2017.

Is H15 WUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H15 WUB shows 18 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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