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YF66 UJZ

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,769 mi
Last recorded166,769 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF66 UJZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 166,769 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 160,400 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 136,761 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 135,974 miles

Offside small stone chip to the windscreen

Fail 8 May 2024 135,952 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

1 x smoking needed 70 mm in size (taxi fail)

small stone chip to the windscreen

Fail 17 Apr 2024 135,617 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front bumper damage needs to be improved (taxi fail)

inside of the car needs to be improved (taxi fail)

small stone chip to the windscreen

Pass 9 May 2023 122,770 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 121,397 miles
Pass 2 May 2022 104,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

front plastics under front bumper damaged

full under body shields fitted

Fail 2 May 2022 104,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

front plastics under front bumper damaged

full under body shields fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2020 97,564 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 87,225 miles

Rear 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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YF66 UJZ is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF66 UJZ, 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

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What year was YF66 UJZ registered?

YF66 UJZ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2016.

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