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YL66 EEU

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

203,619 mi
Last recorded203,619 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL66 EEU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2026 203,619 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2026 202,330 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2025 202,219 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 199,801 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 196,266 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 193,665 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 192,245 miles

Front suspension bushes are cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2023 183,178 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Front Arm Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 176,112 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 171,259 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 157,485 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 136,699 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 113,713 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 100,375 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 90,670 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 51,646 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 15,096 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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YL66 EEU 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 100%.

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 YL66 EEU, 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 YL66 EEU registered?

YL66 EEU is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 23 December 2016.

Is YL66 EEU safe to buy?

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