MOT Status
ValidMileage
154,382 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/17 rf (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Brake pad wear indicator wire worn through by inner bead of road wheel. (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Brake pad wear indicator wire worn through by inner bead of road wheel. (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225.55.17 RFT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear 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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise Rear brake pads 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LF16 YDJ is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 LF16 YDJ, 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 LF16 YDJ registered?
LF16 YDJ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 23 March 2016.
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