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YK16 TCL

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,610 mi
Last recorded96,610 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 TCL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 96,610 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 87,239 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 78,388 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 69,617 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 69,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2023 69,321 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 59,224 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 54,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearing limit - 2.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearing legal limit - 2.2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 46,629 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2019 46,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted

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 TCL is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TCL, 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 TCL registered?

YK16 TCL is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is YK16 TCL safe to buy?

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