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YP66 XUY

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,216 mi
Last recorded151,216 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP66 XUY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2025 151,216 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes by hoses corroded under paint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 142,334 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 120,640 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 101,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close to minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 80,649 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 60,057 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 36,320 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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YP66 XUY is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YP66 XUY, 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 YP66 XUY registered?

YP66 XUY is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 7 November 2016.

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The MOT history for YP66 XUY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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