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YE17 YOP

2017 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,708 mi
Last recorded117,708 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE17 YOP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 117,708 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 117,708 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 104,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm, discs lipped slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 104,546 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm, discs lipped slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 92,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 81,034 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 68,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi starting to blister (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi starting to blister (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 50,731 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 50,731 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2020 35,875 miles
Pass 30 Mar 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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YE17 YOP is a 2017 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YE17 YOP, 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 YE17 YOP registered?

YE17 YOP is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is YE17 YOP safe to buy?

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