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WG66 YXR

2017 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,093 mi
Last recorded77,093 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG66 YXR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 77,093 miles

Front tyres starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 68,537 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 68,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 59,597 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 59,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 50,371 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 50,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2022 40,250 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 31,286 miles

Front brake disc are slightly worn

Fail 1 Feb 2021 31,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc are slightly worn

Pass 18 Feb 2020 26,205 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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WG66 YXR is a 2017 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WG66 YXR, 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 WG66 YXR registered?

WG66 YXR is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 20 February 2017.

Is WG66 YXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG66 YXR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WG66 YXR have outstanding finance?

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