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2017 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · PA66 EEU

PA66 EEU

2017 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Feb 2017. Recorded mileage 27,579 miles. MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
BMW 520
Year / Origin
2017 · Preston
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 24 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
27,579 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
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MOT Status
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Valid until 24 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2017
Engine
1995cc
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PA66 EEU Key Findings

  • 8 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
  • 27,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)

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PA66 EEU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Oct 2026, 10:16
MOT Analysis

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8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 BMW 520 (PA66 EEU) between February 2020 and April 2026.

The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.

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PA66 EEU Mileage History

  1. 03/02/202010,274 mi
  2. 26/04/202110,466 mi+192 mi
  3. 23/04/202211,231 mi+765 mi
  4. 12/04/202316,428 mi+5,197 mi
  5. 13/04/202316,428 mi
  6. 09/04/202420,093 mi+3,665 mi
  7. 04/04/202523,874 mi+3,781 mi
  8. 16/04/202627,579 mi+3,705 mi

Average of roughly 2,792 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
No Open Safety Recalls

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
83
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✓ No outstanding recalls
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