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Y555 NUT

2017 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

150,682 mi
Last recorded150,682 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY555 NUT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 150,682 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 196,502 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 129,878 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 192,719 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 112,609 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 187,993 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front aux belt loose

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear upper arm outer dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 93,599 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 183,740 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 183,740 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 72,137 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 182,402 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 47,451 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 179,628 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Seat belts not checked/ Child seats fitted

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2018 170,671 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2017 162,501 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2016 153,480 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 153,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 145,770 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 137,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 118,095 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 93,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 76,542 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 74,433 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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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Y555 NUT is a 2017 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y555 NUT, 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 Y555 NUT registered?

Y555 NUT is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2017.

Is Y555 NUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y555 NUT shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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