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YK66 JSA

2017 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,690 mi
Last recorded105,690 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52059,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 105,690 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 105,690 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 92,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joint to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joint to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff,contaminating mounting bushes and heat shields (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 79,609 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 79,609 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 69,400 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 59,783 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 54,524 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 50,310 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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YK66 JSA 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 JSA, 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 JSA registered?

YK66 JSA is a 2017 BMW 520, first registered on 27 February 2017.

Is YK66 JSA safe to buy?

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