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AJ66 NVH

2017 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,056 mi
Last recorded91,056 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ66 NVH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 91,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge & nail in tread 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays & plastic trims fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2024 70,810 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 70,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 57,891 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Nov 2022 47,474 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 34,162 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Oct 2020 28,001 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 25,789 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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AJ66 NVH is a 2017 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AJ66 NVH, 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 AJ66 NVH registered?

AJ66 NVH is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 17 February 2017.

Is AJ66 NVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ66 NVH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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