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AE66 YZH

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,825 mi
Last recorded136,825 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 YZH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 136,825 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2026 136,825 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 122,884 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 118,784 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 118,321 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 118,321 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 112,609 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 107,432 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 87,262 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 79,232 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 74,716 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 56,674 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 49,559 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 28,940 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 18,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (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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AE66 YZH is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2016 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 62,606 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 AE66 YZH, 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 10 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 AE66 YZH registered?

AE66 YZH is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2016.

Is AE66 YZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 YZH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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