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Y6 PCA

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,395 mi
Last recorded65,395 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 PCA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 65,395 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2026 59,662 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 59,662 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 51,385 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 45,129 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 45,103 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 37,318 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 31,682 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 31,096 miles

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2020 25,340 miles

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2019 21,500 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 17,589 miles

Nearside 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.

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 PCA is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y6 PCA, 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 Y6 PCA registered?

Y6 PCA is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 28 January 2016.

Is Y6 PCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y6 PCA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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