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YK17 XYC

2017 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,456 mi
Last recorded151,456 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 XYC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 151,456 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 140,377 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 140,242 miles
Pass 26 May 2024 119,833 miles
Pass 14 May 2023 106,379 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 91,271 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 67,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn on wear bar (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn close to wear bar 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 May 2021 67,520 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn on wear bar (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn close to wear bar 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2020 43,815 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 43,810 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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YK17 XYC is a 2017 BMW 520 in Grey 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 YK17 XYC, 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 YK17 XYC registered?

YK17 XYC is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 21 April 2017.

Is YK17 XYC safe to buy?

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