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HN16 YKL

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,344 mi
Last recorded128,344 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN16 YKL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 128,344 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 125,231 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 120,993 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 113,138 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside & Nearside front tyre's slightly perishing

Pass 13 Sep 2021 101,351 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 88,667 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 77,463 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 77,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 63,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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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HN16 YKL is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black 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 HN16 YKL, 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 HN16 YKL registered?

HN16 YKL is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 April 2016.

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