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SG17 WLH

2017 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,077 mi
Last recorded85,077 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG17 WLH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 May 2026 85,077 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 78,155 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 72,244 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre TPMS warning on

Pass 19 May 2023 63,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 44,608 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated slightly

Pass 27 May 2021 35,259 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 28,619 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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SG17 WLH is a 2017 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SG17 WLH, 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 SG17 WLH?

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What year was SG17 WLH registered?

SG17 WLH is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 17 March 2017.

Is SG17 WLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG17 WLH shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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