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YL65 HYS

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,690 mi
Last recorded43,690 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 HYS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 43,690 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 42,360 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened shock absorber cover split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened shock absorber bump stop / cover split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Feb 2024 41,026 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber bump stop/ cover split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 41,024 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber bump stop/ cover split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 35,371 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 35,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 29,571 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 29,521 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2021 24,744 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 21,698 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 18,237 miles

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

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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YL65 HYS is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black 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 YL65 HYS, 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 YL65 HYS registered?

YL65 HYS is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 25 February 2016.

Is YL65 HYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL65 HYS 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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