MOT Status
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62,186 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Position lamp not working and drl inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight bubbling under plastic coating. before flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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Y5 HOW 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 87.5%.
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 Y5 HOW, 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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How do I check the history of Y5 HOW?
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What year was Y5 HOW registered?
Y5 HOW is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2016.
Is Y5 HOW safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y5 HOW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does Y5 HOW have outstanding finance?
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