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S18 MYY

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,817 mi
Last recorded82,817 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 MYY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 82,817 miles

Covers fitted to underside.

Pass 11 Jun 2025 72,608 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2024 61,760 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 52,820 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 52,789 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements No post code,bsu markings and cut down to non standard size. (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements No post code,bsu markings and cut down to non standard size. (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 41,817 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 31,715 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 31,714 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 25,153 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 16,013 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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S18 MYY 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 S18 MYY, 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 S18 MYY registered?

S18 MYY is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is S18 MYY safe to buy?

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