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WR67 SWX

2017 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 4cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,482 mi
Last recorded166,482 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR67 SWX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 166,482 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 136,181 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 118,020 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 100,286 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 89,934 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 75,665 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 75,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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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WR67 SWX is a 2017 BMW 520 in Grey with a 4cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WR67 SWX, 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 WR67 SWX?

You can check the full history of WR67 SWX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WR67 SWX registered?

WR67 SWX is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2017.

Is WR67 SWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR67 SWX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WR67 SWX have outstanding finance?

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