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YK66 HHJ

2017 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,076 mi
Last recorded59,076 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK66 HHJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 59,076 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 59,076 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 52,648 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Feb 2024 44,821 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Feb 2023 36,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45Y18 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 31,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm and worn on both edges(245/45/19 run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm and worn on both edges(245/45/19 run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 26,029 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 21,733 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 21,733 miles

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

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 HHJ is a 2017 BMW 520 in White 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 HHJ, 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 YK66 HHJ registered?

YK66 HHJ is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 9 January 2017.

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