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YS16 ZPR

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,883 mi
Last recorded133,883 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS16 ZPR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 133,883 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 119,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 119,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 105,503 miles

Rear Prop shaht oil leaking

Pass 16 Mar 2023 94,067 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 79,403 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 63,883 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 61,259 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 61,259 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 37,343 miles

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

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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YS16 ZPR is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS16 ZPR, 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 YS16 ZPR registered?

YS16 ZPR is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 22 June 2016.

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