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YG16 WWS

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,501 mi
Last recorded154,501 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 WWS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2025 154,501 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2024 146,500 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 142,235 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 132,677 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 125,761 miles

Chip/crack in lower windscreen but not adversely affecting the drivers view

Front Wipers starting to smear the screen

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre cut in tread

Pass 22 Mar 2021 118,517 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 115,150 miles

Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin when compared to the other inner pad,although full inspection is difficuilt due to confined space/visibility (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 89,354 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 WWS is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WWS, 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 WWS?

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What year was YG16 WWS registered?

YG16 WWS is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is YG16 WWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG16 WWS shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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