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YG66 MYC

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,007 mi
Last recorded172,007 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG66 MYC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 172,007 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 27 May 2026 171,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

tpms warning lamp on indicating 1 or more tyres have incorrect pressure

Pass 28 May 2025 166,328 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 156,728 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 156,693 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 147,617 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 133,357 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 130,175 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 109,311 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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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YG66 MYC is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YG66 MYC, 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 YG66 MYC?

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What year was YG66 MYC registered?

YG66 MYC is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 8 September 2016.

Is YG66 MYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG66 MYC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG66 MYC have outstanding finance?

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