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WD66 OSG

2017 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,043 mi
Last recorded135,043 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD66 OSG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 135,043 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 126,552 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 114,764 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 100,700 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 100,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 90,467 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 90,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 79,969 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 66,276 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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WD66 OSG is a 2017 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WD66 OSG, 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.

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What year was WD66 OSG registered?

WD66 OSG is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 23 February 2017.

Is WD66 OSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD66 OSG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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