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YK16 EZP

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,737 mi
Last recorded131,737 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 EZP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 131,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 114,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19 rft bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 114,430 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19 rft bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/19 rft goodyear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 102,310 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 89,353 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 89,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 69,763 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 69,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 60,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (245-40-19-94Y R/F) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover, undertrat and plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2020 51,938 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2019 40,352 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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YK16 EZP is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EZP, 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 EZP registered?

YK16 EZP is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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The MOT history for YK16 EZP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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