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Y25 BBW

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,913 mi
Last recorded68,913 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY25 BBW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 68,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 67,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 61,897 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 61,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 51,572 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 44,703 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 38,300 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 38,300 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 32,248 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 25,864 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 25,677 miles

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

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

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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Y25 BBW is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y25 BBW, 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 Y25 BBW registered?

Y25 BBW is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 20 September 2016.

Is Y25 BBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y25 BBW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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