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Y28 MCT

2017 BMW 520

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,362 mi
Last recorded105,362 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY28 MCT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 105,362 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (3mm) (225/50r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2026 140,726 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 100,205 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 129,987 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 91,187 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 91,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 123,710 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 79,883 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 112,668 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 70,577 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2022 70,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 103,554 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2021 60,744 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 95,487 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 95,482 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osr and nsr both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2020 56,176 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 88,211 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 78,388 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 69,611 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 89,609 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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Y28 MCT is a 2017 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y28 MCT, 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.

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Y28 MCT is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 12 September 2017.

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