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Y8 YGM

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

299,139 mi
Last recorded299,139 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 YGM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 299,139 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns /os straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 299,129 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner arm joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns /os straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 253,048 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side / off side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side / off side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 208,772 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side / off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side / off side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 170,002 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin off side / near side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side / off side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 120,909 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 120,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 95,370 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 93,107 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 84,297 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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Y8 YGM is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y8 YGM, 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 Y8 YGM registered?

Y8 YGM is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 28 November 2016.

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