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SK17 YSV

2017 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,808 mi
Last recorded58,808 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK17 YSV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 58,808 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 58,808 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Plastic turbo pipe broken (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 9 Oct 2024 56,081 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 49,672 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 42,591 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 35,064 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 28,471 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 24,375 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front bumper slight damage

Offside Front jack mounting missing

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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SK17 YSV is a 2017 BMW 520 in Silver 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 SK17 YSV, 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 SK17 YSV?

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What year was SK17 YSV registered?

SK17 YSV is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is SK17 YSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK17 YSV 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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