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R5 PHY

2017 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

128,635 mi
Last recorded128,635 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 PHY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 128,635 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2026 188,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn edges

Offside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Pass 6 Aug 2025 169,466 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 169,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 May 2025 104,610 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 104,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 179,254 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 179,251 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 151,373 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 94,442 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 171,353 miles

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 10 Jan 2024 171,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 129,687 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 84,282 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 165,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 105,157 miles

front tyres on 2mm

Pass 27 Jan 2022 70,976 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 70,971 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 157,130 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 80,660 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2021 53,221 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 149,115 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 149,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2020 56,129 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r shock absorber damp

Fail 3 Sep 2020 56,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear n/s/r shock absorber damp

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 13 Jan 2020 141,975 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 127,797 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 115,151 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 115,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2016 90,398 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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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R5 PHY is a 2017 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 R5 PHY, 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 R5 PHY registered?

R5 PHY is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 31 July 2017.

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