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P99 YAG

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,368 mi
Last recorded105,368 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP99 YAG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 105,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 105,365 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated RUBBING AGAINST WHEEL (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 91,072 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 88,185 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 65,780 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 65,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 52,268 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 39,973 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 24,890 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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P99 YAG is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue 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 P99 YAG, 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 P99 YAG registered?

P99 YAG is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 22 September 2016.

Is P99 YAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P99 YAG 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.

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