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OW66 PFO

2017 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,150 mi
Last recorded128,150 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 128,150 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 108,234 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 89,770 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 70,796 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 70,745 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 52,942 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 52,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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 24 Feb 2020 43,516 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 43,516 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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 PFO is a 2017 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 OW66 PFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW66 PFO registered?

OW66 PFO is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 24 February 2017.

Is OW66 PFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW66 PFO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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