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YN16 XXJ

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,286 mi
Last recorded100,286 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN16 XXJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 100,286 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 100,282 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 88,438 miles

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

Offside Front 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 3 Aug 2023 79,061 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 79,061 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 67,812 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 64,227 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 64,010 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 64,004 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 28 Nov 2019 41,369 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 41,212 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 34,776 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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YN16 XXJ is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YN16 XXJ, 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.

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What year was YN16 XXJ registered?

YN16 XXJ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is YN16 XXJ safe to buy?

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