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YG16 ULX

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,652 mi
Last recorded105,652 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 ULX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 105,652 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 90,919 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 90,896 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 78,221 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 64,584 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 41,320 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 41,304 miles

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

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 ULX is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ULX, 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 ULX registered?

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

Is YG16 ULX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG16 ULX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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