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SX66 FBN

2017 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,610 mi
Last recorded91,610 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX66 FBN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 91,610 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 81,535 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 81,535 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 70,219 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 58,849 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 47,637 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 35,605 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 30,540 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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SX66 FBN is a 2017 BMW 520 in Black 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 SX66 FBN, 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 SX66 FBN registered?

SX66 FBN is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 13 January 2017.

Is SX66 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SX66 FBN 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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