MOT Status
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174,533 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Damp around rear diff, possible seepage from a diff seal
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Damp around rear diff, possible seepage from a diff seal
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Damp around rear diff, possible seepage from a diff seal
Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items
Damp around rear diff, possible seepage from a diff seal
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 55 R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Damp around rear diff, possible seepage from a diff seal
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VE16 ZYL is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 VE16 ZYL, 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 VE16 ZYL registered?
VE16 ZYL is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2016.
Is VE16 ZYL safe to buy?
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