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YG16 TXC

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,106 mi
Last recorded125,106 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 125,106 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 109,607 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 96,643 miles

undertray

Pass 1 Apr 2023 84,052 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 84,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also Outer Edge Void Of Tread! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge void Of Tread In Places. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 70,354 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 59,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under protective coating at outer union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under protective coating at outer union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 53,766 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 53,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit,worn badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 36,661 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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YG16 TXC 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 TXC, 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 TXC registered?

YG16 TXC is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is YG16 TXC safe to buy?

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