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RA66 XZO

2017 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,937 mi
Last recorded87,937 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 87,937 miles

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

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2026 87,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 78,670 miles

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2024 70,605 miles

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2023 60,032 miles

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2022 51,180 miles

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2022 51,175 miles

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2021 41,775 miles

has under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2020 34,162 miles

Undertrays fitted.

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 XZO 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 XZO, 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 RA66 XZO?

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What year was RA66 XZO registered?

RA66 XZO is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 4 February 2017.

Is RA66 XZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA66 XZO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RA66 XZO have outstanding finance?

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