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RE17 XOX

2017 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,457 mi
Last recorded111,457 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE17 XOX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 111,457 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 100,951 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 88,587 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 64,710 miles

Rear wiper not working

Fail 12 Jul 2022 64,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper not working

Pass 30 Jul 2021 46,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple shallow cuts outer tread section also scrubbed outer ege (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple shallow cuts outer tread section also scrubbed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 33,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 33,955 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced Tape Over Lens (Possibly Due To Damage) (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 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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RE17 XOX 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 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 RE17 XOX, 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 RE17 XOX registered?

RE17 XOX is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 20 May 2017.

Is RE17 XOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE17 XOX 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 RE17 XOX have outstanding finance?

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