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YG16 TFJ

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,277 mi
Last recorded100,277 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 100,277 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 100,233 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 92,936 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower shocker bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges /close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge /close to marker bars (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 92,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ply exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower shocker bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges /close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge /close to marker bars (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 84,116 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 71,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 57,454 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 57,427 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 57,409 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 50,954 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 42,878 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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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YG16 TFJ is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YG16 TFJ, 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 TFJ registered?

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

Is YG16 TFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG16 TFJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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