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SP16 YGD

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,593 mi
Last recorded180,593 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP16 YGD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 180,593 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 176,143 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2022 176,143 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 245/45/18rft (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2021 126,727 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 126,727 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45x18RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2020 96,330 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres 3mm 245/45x18rf

Fail 12 Oct 2020 96,330 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres 3mm 245/45x18rf

Pass 10 Oct 2019 68,686 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 34,094 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn outer edges 245/45x18 rf

Fail 16 Oct 2018 34,094 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn outer edges 245/45x18 rf

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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SP16 YGD is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SP16 YGD, 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 SP16 YGD registered?

SP16 YGD is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is SP16 YGD safe to buy?

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