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LG17 DWP

2017 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,166 mi
Last recorded98,166 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG17 DWP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 98,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 92,152 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 80,773 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 80,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY worn on inner edge... Maybe to excess with further inspection..? (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY worn on inner edge... Maybe to excess with further inspection..? (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 68,228 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 68,228 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 56,258 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 56,258 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both sides (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 38,698 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 38,698 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 29,528 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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LG17 DWP is a 2017 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LG17 DWP, 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.

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What year was LG17 DWP registered?

LG17 DWP is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 9 March 2017.

Is LG17 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG17 DWP 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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