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YG16 YHW

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

244,215 mi
Last recorded244,215 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 244,215 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 217,645 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 193,367 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 169,474 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 142,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central band (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central band (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 116,015 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 79,340 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 49,437 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 49,392 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre worn on inner edge exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 27,320 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 24,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 23,488 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 21,349 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 YHW is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YHW, 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 YHW registered?

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

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