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KU17 HFY

2017 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,872 mi
Last recorded140,872 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU17 HFY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 140,872 miles

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

all brake discs slightly lipped

o/s/f tyre worn to 4mm (the legal limit is 1.6mm

Fail 17 Oct 2025 140,872 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

all brake discs slightly lipped

o/s/f tyre worn to 4mm (the legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 24 Oct 2024 125,195 miles

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 27 Oct 2023 106,419 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 106,419 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 87,034 miles

N/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm,o/s/f tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Pass 20 Sep 2021 68,900 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 68,900 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pads 75% worn, brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 28 Aug 2020 55,131 miles

Brake pads 60% worn, brake discs slightly lipped

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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KU17 HFY is a 2017 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KU17 HFY, 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 KU17 HFY registered?

KU17 HFY is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 17 March 2017.

Is KU17 HFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU17 HFY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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