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HV66 XKN

2017 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,041 mi
Last recorded62,041 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV66 XKN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 62,041 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 62,041 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 57,513 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 51,855 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 51,854 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 49,153 miles

both rear tyres very close to limit and bold on inner edges (change asap

Pass 15 Aug 2022 43,511 miles

both rear tyres worn close to 3mm

Pass 2 Aug 2021 35,687 miles

some scoring and corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 2 Aug 2021 35,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

some scoring and corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 20 Aug 2020 31,427 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 31,427 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 24,997 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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HV66 XKN is a 2017 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV66 XKN, 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 HV66 XKN registered?

HV66 XKN is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 26 January 2017.

Is HV66 XKN safe to buy?

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