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Y6 MOF

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,126 mi
Last recorded17,126 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 MOF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2025 17,126 miles

Front Inner Brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2024 15,935 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Slight cracks. 225/55r17 97Y RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 14,984 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 13,193 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 11,211 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 8,327 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 4,902 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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Y6 MOF is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y6 MOF, 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 Y6 MOF registered?

Y6 MOF is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is Y6 MOF safe to buy?

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