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SA17 JLR

2017 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,617 mi
Last recorded94,617 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA17 JLR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2026 94,617 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 86,472 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 81,648 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 71,537 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 69,743 miles

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 22 Feb 2022 60,006 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 47,772 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 42,012 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 JLR is a 2017 BMW 520 in White 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 SA17 JLR, 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 SA17 JLR?

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What year was SA17 JLR registered?

SA17 JLR is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 7 March 2017.

Is SA17 JLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA17 JLR 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.

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