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LY16 FFC

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,691 mi
Last recorded86,691 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY16 FFC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 86,691 miles

Advise front anti tramp arm bushes showing signs of fatigue

Advise front tyres have slight inner and outer edge wear

Advise n/s/r shock absorber showing signs of damping fatigue

Advise slight distortion to n/s/r wheel rim inner edge

Fail 21 May 2026 86,691 miles

Advise front anti tramp arm bushes showing signs of fatigue

Advise front tyres have slight inner and outer edge wear

Advise n/s/r shock absorber showing signs of damping fatigue

Advise slight distortion to n/s/r wheel rim inner edge

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 82,415 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges and 4mm tread depth

Advise o/s/r tyre 4mm tread depth

Pass 30 Apr 2024 74,712 miles

Advise n/s/r shock absorber showing signs of slight top seal seepage

Advise slight inner and outer edge wear to n/s/f tyre

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Mar 2023 67,683 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 60,653 miles

Advise both rear tyres 1.6-2 mm tread depth

Advise inner and outer edge wear to front o/s tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2020 50,148 miles

Advise both rear tyres 2-3 mm tread depth

Fail 18 Dec 2020 50,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise both rear tyres 2-3 mm tread depth

Pass 18 Jul 2019 36,343 miles

Advise front b/pads 50%worn

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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LY16 FFC is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LY16 FFC, 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 LY16 FFC registered?

LY16 FFC is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 28 May 2016.

Is LY16 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY16 FFC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY16 FFC have outstanding finance?

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