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EO16 YFX

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,393 mi
Last recorded106,393 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO16 YFX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 106,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 91,234 miles

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

Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 85,285 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 71,476 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 56,068 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 56,068 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 52,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 40,336 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2019 31,051 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

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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EO16 YFX is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EO16 YFX, 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 EO16 YFX registered?

EO16 YFX is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is EO16 YFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO16 YFX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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