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N6 YJA

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,668 mi
Last recorded94,668 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 YJA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 94,668 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 94,668 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 86,920 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 76,054 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45r18 and near side front tyre un-even wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 65,086 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chipps (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 59,310 miles

Front tyres starting to wear low on edges

Fail 13 Oct 2022 59,308 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front tyres starting to wear low on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2021 47,775 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 39,039 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 30,520 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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N6 YJA is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black 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 N6 YJA, 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 N6 YJA registered?

N6 YJA is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 19 October 2016.

Is N6 YJA safe to buy?

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