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RA16 YTX

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,783 mi
Last recorded70,783 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA16 YTX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 70,783 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 50,499 miles

Emissions tested no reading recorded

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 50,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Emissions tested no reading recorded

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 40,963 miles

emissions tested no value recorded.

Fail 5 Feb 2022 40,963 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

emissions tested no value recorded.

Pass 4 Feb 2021 32,401 miles

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

emissions tested no value recorded

Pass 10 Feb 2020 25,128 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 22,496 miles

covers & shields fitted

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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RA16 YTX is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA16 YTX, 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 RA16 YTX registered?

RA16 YTX is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is RA16 YTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA16 YTX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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