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YH16 LZY

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,776 mi
Last recorded118,776 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 LZY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 118,776 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 118,736 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 111,382 miles

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 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 107,454 miles

Rear Nail in tyre Both rear tyres have a nail in. ()

Pass 22 Jun 2022 95,945 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff prop seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 95,873 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff prop seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 81,310 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 81,310 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 76,289 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 76,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 57,905 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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YH16 LZY is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LZY, 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 LZY registered?

YH16 LZY is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 1 May 2016.

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