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YK16 EXB

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,928 mi
Last recorded110,928 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 EXB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 110,928 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 104,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside, lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2024 97,273 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 89,782 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

both rear bump stops deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 May 2022 80,414 miles

both rear bump stops deteriorated

under trays fitted

Fail 19 May 2022 80,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake warning wire chaffing on wheel (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

both rear bump stops deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 24 May 2021 71,635 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 69,838 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 57,124 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 42,332 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 42,329 miles

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

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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YK16 EXB is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YK16 EXB, 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 YK16 EXB registered?

YK16 EXB is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is YK16 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK16 EXB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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