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SC66 YTJ

2017 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,803 mi
Last recorded68,803 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC66 YTJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 68,803 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 61,641 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 56,227 miles

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate loose

Offside Front brake disc backing plate loose

Pass 9 Sep 2022 51,150 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 44,718 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 44,718 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 39,152 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 38,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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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SC66 YTJ is a 2017 BMW 520 in Silver 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 SC66 YTJ, 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 SC66 YTJ registered?

SC66 YTJ is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 28 February 2017.

Is SC66 YTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC66 YTJ 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.

Does SC66 YTJ have outstanding finance?

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