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YK16 JJT

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

290,601 mi
Last recorded290,601 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 JJT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 290,601 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2025 289,810 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 262,262 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 242,595 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 240,448 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 240,448 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 213,785 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 190,086 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 166,936 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 143,718 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 142,208 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 112,062 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 90,098 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 78,088 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 72,116 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 43,648 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 43,448 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 JJT is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JJT, 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 JJT registered?

YK16 JJT is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 19 July 2016.

Is YK16 JJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK16 JJT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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