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RO17 BGE

2017 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,866 mi
Last recorded91,866 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO17 BGE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 91,866 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test MIRROR ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ALL THREE REARS ()

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 80,461 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 70,613 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 68,884 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 59,153 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 51,074 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 41,603 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 41,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 33,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (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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RO17 BGE is a 2017 BMW 520 in Black 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 RO17 BGE, 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 RO17 BGE registered?

RO17 BGE is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is RO17 BGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO17 BGE 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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