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LR66 YJN

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,865 mi
Last recorded94,865 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR66 YJN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 94,865 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 86,849 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside Front & Offside Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 79,135 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 73,624 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 63,148 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 54,680 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 54,668 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 44,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Pos. rear dif. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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LR66 YJN is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LR66 YJN, 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 LR66 YJN registered?

LR66 YJN is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is LR66 YJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR66 YJN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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