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BT16 YHK

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,739 mi
Last recorded109,739 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 YHK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 109,739 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2026 109,738 miles

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

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 88,221 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 76,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISORY (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT . STRONG ADVISORY (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum thickness , STRONG ADVISORY (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT . STRONG ADVISORY (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 65,246 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 59,856 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 50,714 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 42,742 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 42,726 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 36,685 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 36,685 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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BT16 YHK is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BT16 YHK, 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.

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What year was BT16 YHK registered?

BT16 YHK is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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