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HY17 ZYE

2017 BMW 528

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

28,550 mi
Last recorded28,550 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52843,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY17 ZYE
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 28,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule To Caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule To Caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 26,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 26,814 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 22,047 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r & o/s/r ferrule/pipe corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 22,047 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r & o/s/r ferrule/pipe corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 20,107 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2023 20,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer offside rear outer side light lens cracked

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

Pass 19 May 2022 16,458 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 12,886 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 12,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2020 11,277 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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HY17 ZYE is a 2017 BMW 528 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 43,776 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 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY17 ZYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 528 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HY17 ZYE registered?

HY17 ZYE is a 2017 BMW 528, first registered on 9 March 2017.

Is HY17 ZYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY17 ZYE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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