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HY17 ZRV

2017 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,762 mi
Last recorded89,762 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY17 ZRV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 89,762 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 85,450 miles

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 18 Mar 2024 74,810 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 62,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 28 Feb 2022 50,361 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 41,433 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2020 34,416 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))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 34,410 miles

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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))

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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HY17 ZRV is a 2017 BMW 520 in Black 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 HY17 ZRV, 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 HY17 ZRV registered?

HY17 ZRV is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 20 March 2017.

Is HY17 ZRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY17 ZRV 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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