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YH66 XBT

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,118 mi
Last recorded124,118 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH66 XBT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 124,118 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 124,116 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 116,581 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 110,500 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 102,503 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2022 102,503 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 94,337 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 89,876 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 77,327 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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YH66 XBT is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YH66 XBT, 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 YH66 XBT registered?

YH66 XBT is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 3 October 2016.

Is YH66 XBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH66 XBT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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