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YG16 XST

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,679 mi
Last recorded96,679 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 96,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 96,679 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edge(close to cords)**STRONG ADVICE** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edge(close to cords)**STRONG ADVICE** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm(**STRONG ADVICE**) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 67,938 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 46,713 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 38,423 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 33,764 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 33,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35R20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2021 28,245 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 25,251 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 25,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Badly scrubbed inner edge. 275/35R20 RF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2019 19,552 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 19,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) 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 XST is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XST, 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.

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What year was YG16 XST registered?

YG16 XST is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 21 April 2016.

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The MOT history for YG16 XST shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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