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LH17 AYW

2017 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,059 mi
Last recorded149,059 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH17 AYW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2025 149,059 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 134,587 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 124,128 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 101,323 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 78,886 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 60,636 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 47,547 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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LH17 AYW is a 2017 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LH17 AYW, 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 LH17 AYW?

You can check the full history of LH17 AYW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LH17 AYW registered?

LH17 AYW is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 13 March 2017.

Is LH17 AYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH17 AYW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LH17 AYW have outstanding finance?

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