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Y17 ELF

2023 BMW 520D M Sport MHEV Auto

Grey Electric diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

37,253 mi
Last recorded37,253 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2023 BMW 520D M Sport MHEV Auto29,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY17 ELF
MakeBMW
Model520D M Sport MHEV Auto
Year2023
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 37,253 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 37,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 44,893 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 44,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 38,947 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 38,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 38,802 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 33,868 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 33,348 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the BMW 520D M Sport MHEV Auto?

Based on 22,502 MOT tests across 8,211 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
10,122
Miles/Year
8,211
On UK Roads
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Y17 ELF is a 2023 BMW 520D M Sport MHEV Auto in Grey with a 1,995cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2023 BMW 520D M Sport MHEV Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 29,966 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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What year was Y17 ELF registered?

Y17 ELF is a 2023 BMW 520D M Sport MHEV Auto, first registered on 19 July 2023.

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