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VE66 YBA

2017 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,074 mi
Last recorded72,074 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 51874,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE66 YBA
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2025 72,074 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 59,668 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 43,907 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 38,038 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 32,984 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 26,922 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Jan 2020 20,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 20,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the BMW 518?

Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,367
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,373
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,465
position lamp(s) not working 1,178
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,104
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VE66 YBA is a 2017 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 74,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 518 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE66 YBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 518 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 518 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE66 YBA registered?

VE66 YBA is a 2017 BMW 518, first registered on 24 January 2017.

Is VE66 YBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE66 YBA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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