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YG66 WAO

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,973 mi
Last recorded133,973 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG66 WAO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 133,973 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 97,568 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 95,347 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Nov 2024 95,347 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Nov 2023 91,125 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Nov 2022 86,020 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 81,772 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2020 76,361 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 76,361 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 66,199 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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YG66 WAO 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 YG66 WAO, 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 YG66 WAO registered?

YG66 WAO is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2016.

Is YG66 WAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG66 WAO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG66 WAO have outstanding finance?

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