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PY66 FPK

2017 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,085 mi
Last recorded118,085 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY66 FPK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 118,085 miles

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 7 Feb 2025 102,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal / inner edge bald / cuts in tyre just acceptable / strongly recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal / inner edge bald / recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

headlamp washers poor / jets missing recommend attention

Pass 16 Feb 2024 87,368 miles

Front brake discs wearing

Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Rear Reflector damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted N/S/F & N/S/R (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2023 71,508 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted N/S & O/S (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Stone chip in windscreen.

Fail 16 Feb 2023 71,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted N/S & O/S (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Stone chip in windscreen.

Pass 16 Feb 2022 54,884 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 39,184 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 31,598 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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PY66 FPK 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 87.5%.

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 PY66 FPK, 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 PY66 FPK registered?

PY66 FPK is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 30 January 2017.

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