MOT Status
ValidMileage
110,928 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
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
both rear bump stops deteriorated
under trays fitted
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
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))
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.
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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.
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How do I check the history of YK16 EXB?
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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.
Does YK16 EXB have outstanding finance?
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