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LR16 YZX

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,000 mi
Last recorded170,000 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR16 YZX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2025 170,000 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2024 159,149 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2023 145,839 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2022 136,649 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 124,980 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 111,053 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 100,107 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 87,317 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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LR16 YZX is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LR16 YZX, 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

How do I check the history of LR16 YZX?

You can check the full history of LR16 YZX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LR16 YZX registered?

LR16 YZX is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 5 April 2016.

Is LR16 YZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR16 YZX shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR16 YZX have outstanding finance?

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