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YH16 KUV

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,952 mi
Last recorded228,952 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 KUV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 228,952 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 228,952 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 224,940 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 205,521 miles

Rear (Differential bushes worn)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 6 Mar 2024 205,521 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear (Differential bushes worn)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Mar 2023 175,396 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Differential bushes worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Fail 3 Mar 2023 175,396 miles

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

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

Engine oil level low

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Differential bushes worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 10 Mar 2022 127,656 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 127,655 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 78,668 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Differential bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 56,604 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Mar 2019 20,397 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

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 KUV is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey 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 YH16 KUV, 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 YH16 KUV registered?

YH16 KUV is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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