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YN66 XAE

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,765 mi
Last recorded75,765 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN66 XAE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 75,765 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 66,767 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 58,126 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 49,829 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 40,258 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 32,005 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 27,992 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 27,984 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed also inner edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed also inner edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2019 24,084 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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YN66 XAE is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YN66 XAE, 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 YN66 XAE registered?

YN66 XAE is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is YN66 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN66 XAE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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