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LS17 YHJ

2017 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,588 mi
Last recorded178,588 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS17 YHJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 178,588 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 178,588 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 157,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped & worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing inner tread.

Pass 10 Feb 2024 141,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, worn, cuts, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 127,757 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 120,416 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 106,003 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 89,500 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 89,496 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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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LS17 YHJ 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 77.8%.

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 LS17 YHJ, 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 LS17 YHJ registered?

LS17 YHJ is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is LS17 YHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS17 YHJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LS17 YHJ have outstanding finance?

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