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YG16 UYX

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,880 mi
Last recorded63,880 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 63,880 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 63,880 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear offside and nearside shock absorber bump stops worn

Pass 12 Feb 2025 56,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear drive shaft seals and prop seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear seats down at time of test

Fail 10 Feb 2025 56,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear drive shaft seals and prop seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn heavily on outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

rear seats down at time of test

Pass 12 Feb 2024 49,109 miles

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

Rear seat down at time of test

no emission reading

Fail 12 Feb 2024 49,109 miles

Front Inner 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

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

Rear seat down at time of test

no emission reading

Pass 6 Feb 2023 41,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

no emission reading

rear seats down at time of test

Pass 2 Feb 2022 33,768 miles

Emissions too low to be detected

Pass 16 Jul 2020 24,116 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 23,924 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 15,418 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 UYX 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 63.6%.

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 UYX, 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 UYX registered?

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

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