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G6 GYY

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

197,711 mi
Last recorded197,711 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 GYY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 197,711 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 197,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 184,409 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 162,159 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 155,764 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 143,957 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 134,066 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 134,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 116,763 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 87,971 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 87,211 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 75,947 miles

Protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines.

Fail 13 Jan 2021 75,947 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both front - (4.1.2 (a))

Protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines.

Pass 18 Dec 2019 60,392 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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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G6 GYY 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 78.6%.

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 G6 GYY, 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 G6 GYY registered?

G6 GYY is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 23 December 2016.

Is G6 GYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G6 GYY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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