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YR66 ULG

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

179,160 mi
Last recorded179,160 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR66 ULG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 30 May 2026 179,160 miles
Pass 12 May 2026 175,128 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2025 135,133 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 95,476 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 78,328 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 71,815 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 64,042 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 50,936 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 47,606 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 38,647 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 38,253 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 29,606 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 24,870 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 23,923 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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YR66 ULG is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YR66 ULG, 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

How do I check the history of YR66 ULG?

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What year was YR66 ULG registered?

YR66 ULG is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 4 November 2016.

Is YR66 ULG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR66 ULG shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR66 ULG have outstanding finance?

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