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OV66 YZE

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,511 mi
Last recorded67,511 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV66 YZE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 67,511 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 64,164 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 59,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 50,708 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre RFT TYRE ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing x1 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and wearing on 3mm x1 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 43,589 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 43,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 36,414 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 27,644 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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OV66 YZE is a 2016 BMW 520 in White 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 OV66 YZE, 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 OV66 YZE registered?

OV66 YZE is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 10 November 2016.

Is OV66 YZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV66 YZE 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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