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SV94 MSR

2017 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,859 mi
Last recorded116,859 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV94 MSR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 116,859 miles

Offside Rear lenze damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2019 116,858 miles

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear lenze damaged

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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SV94 MSR is a 2017 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SV94 MSR, 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 SV94 MSR registered?

SV94 MSR is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 3 May 2017.

Is SV94 MSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV94 MSR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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