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YH16 NBV

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,077 mi
Last recorded101,077 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 101,077 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 93,290 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front to lower shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 93,280 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front to lower shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 80,572 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front lower arms (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 79,848 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front lower arms (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 67,170 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 62,957 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 22 Mar 2021 54,964 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 54,964 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 51,711 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 51,709 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 38,283 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 NBV 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 NBV, 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 NBV registered?

YH16 NBV is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 12 April 2016.

Is YH16 NBV safe to buy?

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