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PH04 EYE

2017 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,860 mi
Last recorded96,860 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH04 EYE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 96,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 245/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 May 2025 82,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and smooth on inner edge 245/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2024 69,748 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2024 69,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 18y run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 18y run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2023 60,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge and on 1.8mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 60,166 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge and on 1.8mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 48,380 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 42,003 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 32,627 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 32,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 18,017 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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PH04 EYE is a 2017 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PH04 EYE, 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 PH04 EYE registered?

PH04 EYE is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 17 January 2017.

Is PH04 EYE safe to buy?

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