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YJ66 ZYL

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,497 mi
Last recorded86,497 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ66 ZYL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 86,497 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 79,976 miles

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

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

manufacturer under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Nov 2023 73,179 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside inner and outer edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 73,161 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer shoulder of tyre had repair and cords are showing 275/35R19 100Y Run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside inner and outer edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6 mm change ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 62,933 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 52,438 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside brake disc's top surface on both side scored and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside outer pads slightly worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 44,006 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 43,998 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 34,750 miles

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

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

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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YJ66 ZYL is a 2016 BMW 520 in White 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 YJ66 ZYL, 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 YJ66 ZYL registered?

YJ66 ZYL is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 11 November 2016.

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