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ST17 EUJ

2017 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,894 mi
Last recorded99,894 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST17 EUJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 99,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2025 90,984 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, wearing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Manufacture fitted undertrays obscuring view of some underbody components

Pass 29 Jan 2024 80,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has no visible tread on inner edge and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has no visible tread on inner edge and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 66,828 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 66,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2022 52,782 miles

Vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 15 Jan 2021 40,243 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 29,382 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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ST17 EUJ is a 2017 BMW 520 in Black 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 ST17 EUJ, 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 ST17 EUJ registered?

ST17 EUJ is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is ST17 EUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST17 EUJ 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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