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YF66 XFG

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,705 mi
Last recorded105,705 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF66 XFG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 105,705 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 105,705 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 98,678 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 89,747 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 81,658 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 74,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low pad friction surface (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 64,788 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 64,788 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 43,893 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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YF66 XFG is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XFG, 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 XFG registered?

YF66 XFG is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 23 November 2016.

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