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GY66 BRF

2017 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,431 mi
Last recorded72,431 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY66 BRF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 72,431 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 69,070 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 64,954 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 57,988 miles

under covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 7 Jan 2022 54,511 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undercovers fitted front to rear

Pass 29 Dec 2020 51,825 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 50,414 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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GY66 BRF is a 2017 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY66 BRF, 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 GY66 BRF?

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What year was GY66 BRF registered?

GY66 BRF is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 16 January 2017.

Is GY66 BRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY66 BRF shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY66 BRF have outstanding finance?

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