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BO55 YDW

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

77,150 mi
Last recorded77,150 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 YDW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 77,150 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 59,976 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 52,814 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 52,813 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2022 49,859 miles

Nearside Front 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 47,210 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 43,323 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 27 Jan 2020 41,660 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 39,382 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 30,289 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 23,558 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 21,567 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 16,371 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 13,443 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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BO55 YDW is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BO55 YDW, 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 BO55 YDW registered?

BO55 YDW is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 2016.

Is BO55 YDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO55 YDW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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