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BL16 YYD

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,216 mi
Last recorded86,216 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 YYD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 86,216 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 86,042 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 73,910 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 72,068 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 55,082 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 35,863 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 31,914 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 27,818 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 20,360 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 12,084 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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BL16 YYD is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL16 YYD, 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 BL16 YYD registered?

BL16 YYD is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is BL16 YYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL16 YYD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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