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YG16 VYU

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,504 mi
Last recorded86,504 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 86,504 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2024 78,496 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2023 73,810 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 69,045 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 65,124 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 64,960 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 57,214 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 57,214 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 37,815 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 32,164 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 VYU 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 VYU, 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 VYU registered?

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

Is YG16 VYU safe to buy?

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