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YE16 CZW

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

120,951 mi
Last recorded120,951 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE16 CZW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 120,951 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 110,373 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 96,840 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 95,318 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 91,657 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Aug 2023 91,650 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2023 78,947 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))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 71,982 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 65,861 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 59,215 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 52,902 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 49,608 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 40,699 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 31,410 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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YE16 CZW is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YE16 CZW, 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

How do I check the history of YE16 CZW?

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What year was YE16 CZW registered?

YE16 CZW is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is YE16 CZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE16 CZW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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