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LM17 LXW

2017 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,974 mi
Last recorded73,974 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM17 LXW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 73,974 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 67,556 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 60,268 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 58,027 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 48,981 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 42,501 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 37,566 miles
Pass 30 Mar 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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LM17 LXW is a 2017 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LM17 LXW, 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 LM17 LXW?

You can check the full history of LM17 LXW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LM17 LXW registered?

LM17 LXW is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is LM17 LXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM17 LXW shows 8 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 LM17 LXW have outstanding finance?

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