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OW66 KKM

2017 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,326 mi
Last recorded128,326 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW66 KKM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 128,326 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp lens crack but not adversely affecting light intensity

Rear bumper trim missing

Pass 5 Feb 2025 116,899 miles

Rear bumper trim missing at time of test

items on rear seats unable to inspect adult seat belts

Pass 8 Feb 2024 106,540 miles

Rear seats and belts not tested

Pass 10 Feb 2023 99,365 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 92,743 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 89,403 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL FRONT ARM BUSHES SOFT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS STEPPING. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 89,403 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REARS. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL FRONT ARM BUSHES SOFT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS STEPPING. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 77,866 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 77,719 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed all around inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative washers empty refilled and tested ok (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp showing white light to the rear repaired with lens tape (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 65,628 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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OW66 KKM is a 2017 BMW 520 in White 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 OW66 KKM, 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 OW66 KKM registered?

OW66 KKM is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 1 February 2017.

Is OW66 KKM safe to buy?

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