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MM16 WYU

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,215 mi
Last recorded34,215 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM16 WYU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 34,215 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 32,756 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 30,413 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 30,413 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 27,235 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 23,088 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 23,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed as marked , also un even wear + cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also starting to wear uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 19,690 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking slightly - no cords showing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2020 17,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has slight cut's and also perishing with age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has slight cut's and also perishing with age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 13,521 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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MM16 WYU is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MM16 WYU, 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 MM16 WYU registered?

MM16 WYU is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 6 June 2016.

Is MM16 WYU safe to buy?

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