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SA17 HAY

2026 BMW 520

Grey Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,327 mi
Last recorded77,327 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA17 HAY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2026
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 77,327 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise to replace (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 77,216 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise to replace (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 69,951 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 69,006 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 62,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tested in wet conditions

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 53,958 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 45,804 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 45,796 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2020 39,823 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear tyres worn inner edge

front brake pads very low

Pass 19 Dec 2019 33,199 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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SA17 HAY is a 2026 BMW 520 in Grey. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SA17 HAY, 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 0 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 SA17 HAY registered?

SA17 HAY is a 2026 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2026.

Is SA17 HAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA17 HAY shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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