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N15 SXR

2017 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

110,299 mi
Last recorded110,299 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 SXR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 110,299 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 164,491 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 109,027 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 144,737 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 95,754 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 122,659 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 74,324 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 113,330 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 60,445 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 105,643 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 45,552 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 102,297 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 29,406 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 88,695 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both Torque reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 61,610 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 41,632 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 41,632 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 27,803 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 22,531 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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N15 SXR is a 2017 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 N15 SXR, 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 N15 SXR registered?

N15 SXR is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 6 January 2017.

Is N15 SXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N15 SXR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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