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AK66 BFV

2017 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,285 mi
Last recorded108,285 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK66 BFV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2019 108,285 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre slightly worn on outer edge... (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Rear diff rear mount is start splitting,no excessive movement. ()

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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AK66 BFV is a 2017 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 AK66 BFV, 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 AK66 BFV registered?

AK66 BFV is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 12 January 2017.

Is AK66 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK66 BFV shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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