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WN17 EJE

2017 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,848 mi
Last recorded96,848 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN17 EJE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 96,848 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 91,110 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 91,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Currently approx 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 75,955 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 63,782 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 49,675 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 37,917 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 30,519 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 30,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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WN17 EJE is a 2017 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WN17 EJE, 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 WN17 EJE registered?

WN17 EJE is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 22 March 2017.

Is WN17 EJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN17 EJE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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