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RV17 OCP

2017 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,618 mi
Last recorded65,618 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV17 OCP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 65,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 60,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low ( 2 mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low ( 3 mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 54,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 47,413 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 38,525 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 38,507 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2021 57,296 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 33,432 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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RV17 OCP is a 2017 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RV17 OCP, 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 RV17 OCP registered?

RV17 OCP is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is RV17 OCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV17 OCP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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