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SD17 XFS

2017 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,159 mi
Last recorded106,159 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD17 XFS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 106,159 miles

Offside Rear lamp cracked,not emitting white light

Fail 30 Dec 2025 106,159 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear lamp cracked,not emitting white light

Pass 3 Oct 2024 88,497 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 73,798 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 53,311 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 38,725 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 29,511 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 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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SD17 XFS is a 2017 BMW 520 in White 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 SD17 XFS, 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

How do I check the history of SD17 XFS?

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What year was SD17 XFS registered?

SD17 XFS is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is SD17 XFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD17 XFS 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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