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YG16 SXV

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,497 mi
Last recorded95,497 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 SXV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 95,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on inner edge and 0mm outer on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 95,494 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on inner edge and 0mm outer on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 83,109 miles

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))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 83,109 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 14 Mar 2024 71,834 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 60,688 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 48,523 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 37,158 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 31,622 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 21,054 miles

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))

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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YG16 SXV is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YG16 SXV, 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 YG16 SXV registered?

YG16 SXV is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is YG16 SXV safe to buy?

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