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YH16 DYN

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,793 mi
Last recorded84,793 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 DYN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 84,793 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 78,006 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 75,125 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm approx in centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 68,004 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 60,508 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 60,508 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 56,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge - advise wheel alignment check! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 51,584 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 35,675 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 35,664 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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YH16 DYN is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YH16 DYN, 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 YH16 DYN registered?

YH16 DYN is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 14 April 2016.

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