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Y7 DTR

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests33 (23 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate69.7%

Mileage

177,105 mi
Last recorded177,105 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 DTR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

23 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2026 177,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2025 57,726 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 171,351 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2025 171,351 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2024 53,078 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 166,844 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 166,778 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 48,236 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 156,816 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 156,816 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 44,124 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 136,248 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Fail 15 Jan 2022 136,248 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 38,655 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 35,074 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 110,352 miles

tyre monitor light on

Fail 13 Jan 2021 110,352 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

tyre monitor light on

Fail 11 Jan 2021 35,028 miles

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

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))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 102,949 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 102,949 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 25,961 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 23,797 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 80,952 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 76,712 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlight washer inop

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2018 76,624 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 runflat (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm 225/40/18 runflat (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm runflat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlight washer inop

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 70,792 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 63,984 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 56,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 49,925 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 43,819 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges 225/40/18 runflat

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 37,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2011 29,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 29,453 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Y7 DTR is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.7%.

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 Y7 DTR, 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 Y7 DTR registered?

Y7 DTR is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2016.

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