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YJ16 NAR

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,697 mi
Last recorded114,697 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 NAR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 114,697 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 112,396 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 112,351 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 109,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 103,436 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 94,360 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 68,196 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 68,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 45,380 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 40,036 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 39,853 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 36,793 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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YJ16 NAR 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 83.3%.

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 YJ16 NAR, 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 YJ16 NAR registered?

YJ16 NAR is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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The MOT history for YJ16 NAR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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