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GY16 OYW

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,417 mi
Last recorded115,417 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY16 OYW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 115,417 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 105,500 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 93,440 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 86,628 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 77,568 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 53,927 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 53,927 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower rear arm bush slight play

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 50,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in middel off tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in middel off tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 36,878 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 36,878 miles

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

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

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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GY16 OYW is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY16 OYW, 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 GY16 OYW registered?

GY16 OYW is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is GY16 OYW safe to buy?

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