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YJ17 PFC

2017 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,294 mi
Last recorded87,294 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ17 PFC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 87,294 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2025 82,057 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 59,659 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 37,979 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 36,714 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 23,456 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 23,456 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))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to wear limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 22,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also has a nail in the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 19,241 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 22 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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YJ17 PFC is a 2017 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YJ17 PFC, 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 YJ17 PFC registered?

YJ17 PFC is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is YJ17 PFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ17 PFC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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