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R17 UCE

2017 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,394 mi
Last recorded126,394 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 UCE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 126,394 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 117,463 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 110,084 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 109,972 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 109,859 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 106,421 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 104,120 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 99,793 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 94,705 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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R17 UCE is a 2017 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R17 UCE, 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 R17 UCE registered?

R17 UCE is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 23 March 2017.

Is R17 UCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R17 UCE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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