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96 ET

2017 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,845 mi
Last recorded127,845 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration96 ET
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2026 127,845 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 110,046 miles

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2024 91,847 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 72,928 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 56,063 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 39,972 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2020 30,734 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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96 ET is a 2017 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 96 ET, 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 96 ET registered?

96 ET is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 8 March 2017.

Is 96 ET safe to buy?

The MOT history for 96 ET shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 96 ET have outstanding finance?

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