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DT66 LNF

2017 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,192 mi
Last recorded83,192 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT66 LNF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 83,192 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 76,447 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 76,445 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 68,497 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 60,855 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 51,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts corroded/swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears slight swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 43,340 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 35,034 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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DT66 LNF is a 2017 BMW 520 in Blue 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 DT66 LNF, 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 DT66 LNF registered?

DT66 LNF is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 23 January 2017.

Is DT66 LNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DT66 LNF 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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