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GY16 YNZ

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,427 mi
Last recorded137,427 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY16 YNZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 137,427 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 124,637 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 124,499 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 109,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Poor operation “sound”from horn

Pass 26 Feb 2023 92,663 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 73,479 miles

horn not very load

washers poor, just spit enough water to clear screen

Pass 28 Nov 2020 55,580 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 55,580 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 40,603 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 May 2019 40,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 YNZ is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YNZ, 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 GY16 YNZ registered?

GY16 YNZ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is GY16 YNZ safe to buy?

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Does GY16 YNZ have outstanding finance?

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