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D25 YON

2016 BMW 520

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,468 mi
Last recorded112,468 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD25 YON
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 112,468 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 57,088 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 103,133 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 102,840 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 50,183 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 92,576 miles

Brake related warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 44,041 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 83,209 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 38,293 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tread no cord seen at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 72,823 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 32,273 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre Both side rear

Pass 30 Nov 2020 58,417 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 28,561 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 48,739 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 48,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 21,804 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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D25 YON is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D25 YON, 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 D25 YON registered?

D25 YON is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 13 May 2016.

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