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YE66 SNK

2017 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,134 mi
Last recorded102,134 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE66 SNK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 102,134 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at unions with flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 95,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine undertray fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2024 88,815 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 80,971 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 75,320 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 75,319 miles

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

Brake pad warning on dash

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 59,302 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 48,658 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 43,558 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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YE66 SNK is a 2017 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YE66 SNK, 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.

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What year was YE66 SNK registered?

YE66 SNK is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 13 January 2017.

Is YE66 SNK safe to buy?

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