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YJ66 CEL

2017 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,981 mi
Last recorded133,981 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ66 CEL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 133,981 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 121,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 112,841 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 108,839 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 104,636 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jan 2020 76,204 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 76,056 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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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YJ66 CEL is a 2017 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YJ66 CEL, 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 YJ66 CEL registered?

YJ66 CEL is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 30 January 2017.

Is YJ66 CEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ66 CEL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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