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GJ16 YRX

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

176,423 mi
Last recorded176,423 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ16 YRX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 176,423 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2025 167,472 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 167,472 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 158,315 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 149,775 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 141,373 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 135,056 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 127,934 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 119,850 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 118,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 89,449 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge al 4 tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 72,692 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2019 50,008 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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GJ16 YRX is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GJ16 YRX, 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 GJ16 YRX registered?

GJ16 YRX is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is GJ16 YRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ16 YRX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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