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YF66 XHU

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,459 mi
Last recorded122,459 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 122,459 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 113,834 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 103,538 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 94,063 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underbody tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Nov 2022 94,063 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

underbody tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Dec 2021 77,929 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 58,660 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 41,349 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 41,349 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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 XHU is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black 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 XHU, 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 XHU registered?

YF66 XHU is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 24 November 2016.

Is YF66 XHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF66 XHU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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