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R27 SFS

2017 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,472 mi
Last recorded80,472 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 SFS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 May 2026 80,472 miles

Engine , Under Body And Outer Sill Covers Fitted

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 75,565 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 68,312 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 61,444 miles

under trays + engine covers fitted when tested

Pass 10 May 2022 55,363 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 48,138 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 47,967 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 44,328 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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R27 SFS is a 2017 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R27 SFS, 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

How do I check the history of R27 SFS?

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What year was R27 SFS registered?

R27 SFS is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 15 March 2017.

Is R27 SFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R27 SFS shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R27 SFS have outstanding finance?

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