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AJ66 XUR

2017 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,108 mi
Last recorded79,108 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ66 XUR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 79,108 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S - on outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2024 76,678 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 70,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel rim slightly distorted on inside

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 65,904 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing the test of some components.

Fail 20 Sep 2022 65,904 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing the test of some components.

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 60,193 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing the test of some components.

Pass 1 Oct 2020 56,333 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 53,461 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 53,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 XUR is a 2017 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XUR, 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 XUR registered?

AJ66 XUR is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 25 February 2017.

Is AJ66 XUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ66 XUR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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