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HN16 YXC

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

314,245 mi
Last recorded314,245 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 314,245 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 314,241 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2025 312,008 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 301,302 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 292,318 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 278,103 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 276,164 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 261,524 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 235,067 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 207,819 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 180,217 miles

Engine Cover Fitted Under Tray Fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2021 180,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Engine Cover Fitted Under Tray Fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2021 157,852 miles

Engine Under Tray Fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2020 141,873 miles

•undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Feb 2020 126,220 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2019 100,994 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 93,496 miles

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 YXC is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YXC, 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 YXC registered?

HN16 YXC is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 10 May 2016.

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