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WV17 GCY

2017 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,138 mi
Last recorded90,138 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV17 GCY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 90,138 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 90,138 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 82,147 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 73,982 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 68,007 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 68,007 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 54,988 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 41,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seatbelt buckle getting stuck but still functioning as intended

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 28,937 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 24,356 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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WV17 GCY is a 2017 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WV17 GCY, 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 WV17 GCY registered?

WV17 GCY is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 13 March 2017.

Is WV17 GCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV17 GCY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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