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SJ66 XMS

2017 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,996 mi
Last recorded146,996 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ66 XMS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 146,996 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 131,723 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 121,775 miles

front brake pad wear indicator wires broken

tyre pressure monitoring system lamp is on, system may have a fault or require adjustment/resetting

Pass 20 Mar 2023 108,083 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 97,476 miles

Offside Front WINDOW INOP

Fail 18 Mar 2022 97,472 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm DISTORTED TREAD, CORD/WIRE EXPOSED (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front WINDOW INOP

Pass 26 Feb 2021 81,985 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 61,620 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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SJ66 XMS is a 2017 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SJ66 XMS, 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

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What year was SJ66 XMS registered?

SJ66 XMS is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 28 February 2017.

Is SJ66 XMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ66 XMS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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