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HY17 ZXR

2017 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,971 mi
Last recorded136,971 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 136,971 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 135,033 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 131,010 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 116,114 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 105,060 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 105,000 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Zone A (crack larger than 10mm) (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 85,390 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020

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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 ZXR 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 ZXR, 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 HY17 ZXR?

You can check the full history of HY17 ZXR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HY17 ZXR registered?

HY17 ZXR is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 22 May 2017.

Is HY17 ZXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY17 ZXR 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.

Does HY17 ZXR have outstanding finance?

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