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YA16 JVP

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

163,035 mi
Last recorded163,035 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA16 JVP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2026 163,035 miles

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

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 161,507 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 156,885 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 155,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 135,354 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 116,447 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad is wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad is wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 81,445 miles

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

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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YA16 JVP 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 YA16 JVP, 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 YA16 JVP registered?

YA16 JVP is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 16 June 2016.

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