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HY16 LPU

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

137,593 mi
Last recorded137,593 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY16 LPU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 137,593 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 137,585 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2025 134,741 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 129,375 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 123,831 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 118,693 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 113,004 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 107,444 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 101,922 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 95,387 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 86,779 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 75,725 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 71,520 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 57,562 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 48,547 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 48,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

Pass 6 Feb 2019 46,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front brake pads getting low

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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HY16 LPU is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HY16 LPU, 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 HY16 LPU registered?

HY16 LPU is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is HY16 LPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY16 LPU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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