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MC66 UCV

2017 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,145 mi
Last recorded94,145 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC66 UCV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 94,145 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 94,145 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 84,132 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 72,854 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 59,689 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 49,060 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 42,544 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread, cut different to rest. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread, cut different to rest. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 42,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45 18 96y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45 18 96y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread, cut different to rest. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread, cut different to rest. (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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MC66 UCV is a 2017 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MC66 UCV, 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 MC66 UCV registered?

MC66 UCV is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 28 February 2017.

Is MC66 UCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC66 UCV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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