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SO66 FOT

2017 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,908 mi
Last recorded68,908 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO66 FOT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2025 68,908 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 60,549 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 54,975 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 46,468 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 33,572 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 33,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted so not all components checked

Pass 10 Oct 2020 31,315 miles

under trays fitted so not all components checked

Pass 7 Oct 2019 25,603 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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SO66 FOT 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 SO66 FOT, 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 SO66 FOT?

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What year was SO66 FOT registered?

SO66 FOT is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 28 February 2017.

Is SO66 FOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO66 FOT 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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