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AO67 TYD

2017 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

302,698 mi
Last recorded302,698 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO67 TYD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 302,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 265,748 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 265,747 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 220,447 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 173,369 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2022 126,677 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 126,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 55,523 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 55,498 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 51,451 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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AO67 TYD is a 2017 BMW 520 in Blue 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 AO67 TYD, 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 AO67 TYD registered?

AO67 TYD is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 8 November 2017.

Is AO67 TYD safe to buy?

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