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PG16 GYX

2016 BMW 520

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,936 mi
Last recorded94,936 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG16 GYX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 94,936 miles

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

Offside Front tyre outer edge wearing low

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 85,664 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 77,639 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 71,093 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 71,093 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 64,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 55,014 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 42,690 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 42,690 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 26,322 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 26,018 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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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PG16 GYX is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PG16 GYX, 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 PG16 GYX registered?

PG16 GYX is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is PG16 GYX safe to buy?

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