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WJ17 FTC

2017 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,495 mi
Last recorded87,495 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ17 FTC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2026 87,495 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 78,884 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 69,554 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 60,029 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 47,738 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 37,657 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 33,752 miles

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

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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WJ17 FTC is a 2017 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol 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 WJ17 FTC, 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 WJ17 FTC?

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What year was WJ17 FTC registered?

WJ17 FTC is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 11 March 2017.

Is WJ17 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ17 FTC 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.

Does WJ17 FTC have outstanding finance?

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