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YB17 ZXN

2017 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,528 mi
Last recorded109,528 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB17 ZXN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 109,528 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 100,619 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 91,344 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (offside output seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 91,344 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (offside output seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 80,186 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 80,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn CONTACT FACE FLAKING OFF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn CONTACT FACE FLAKING OFF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 69,222 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 53,975 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 44,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020

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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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YB17 ZXN is a 2017 BMW 520 in Black 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 YB17 ZXN, 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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What year was YB17 ZXN registered?

YB17 ZXN is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 20 June 2017.

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