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YK66 GWZ

2017 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,382 mi
Last recorded165,382 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK66 GWZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 165,382 miles

Emissions too low

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Mar 2025 161,829 miles

Rear both rear tyres on limit

Pass 26 Feb 2024 159,149 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 155,956 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 152,290 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 125,158 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 125,157 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 91,471 miles

stone chip in windscreen no bigger then 10mm

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 91,471 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

stone chip in windscreen no bigger then 10mm

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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YK66 GWZ is a 2017 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YK66 GWZ, 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 YK66 GWZ registered?

YK66 GWZ is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 24 January 2017.

Is YK66 GWZ safe to buy?

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