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RA66 LFL

2017 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,846 mi
Last recorded126,846 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA66 LFL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 126,846 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 116,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Sep 2024 116,285 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 102,939 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 90,187 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 75,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 5 to 6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 60,601 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 50,825 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 50,823 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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RA66 LFL is a 2017 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RA66 LFL, 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 RA66 LFL registered?

RA66 LFL is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 27 February 2017.

Is RA66 LFL safe to buy?

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