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K77 YLJ

2022 BMW 520

Black Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,763 mi
Last recorded45,763 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK77 YLJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2022
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 45,763 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2026 194,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 168,918 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 168,917 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 145,679 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 140,976 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 140,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 140,867 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 135,750 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 133,016 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 133,016 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 128,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear road wheel bent

slight play in osf inner steering arm

Fail 1 Nov 2019 128,633 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight play in osf inner steering arm

Pass 31 Oct 2018 122,013 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 122,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 111,265 miles

brake wear indicator light on dash

Fail 24 Oct 2017 111,265 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake wear indicator light on dash

Pass 4 Nov 2016 98,683 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 91,150 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Oct 2015 91,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Oct 2014 82,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 62,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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K77 YLJ is a 2022 BMW 520 in Black. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K77 YLJ, 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 4 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 K77 YLJ registered?

K77 YLJ is a 2022 BMW 520, first registered on 21 February 2022.

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The MOT history for K77 YLJ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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