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YG16 TZE

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,918 mi
Last recorded138,918 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 TZE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 138,918 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 129,364 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 117,277 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 109,923 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 99,749 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 89,377 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 89,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 70,689 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 57,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

WINTER TYRE FITTED TO NSF

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 55,109 miles

Nearside Front dot code 2010 9yrs old

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear dot code 2006 14yrs old

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perrished due to age all over 9yrs old n/s/f winter tyre fitted osf tyre also has sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 55,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front dot code 2010 9yrs old

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear dot code 2006 14yrs old

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 TZE is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver 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 TZE, 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

How do I check the history of YG16 TZE?

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What year was YG16 TZE registered?

YG16 TZE is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 8 April 2016.

Is YG16 TZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG16 TZE 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.

Does YG16 TZE have outstanding finance?

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