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YW16 CYL

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,223 mi
Last recorded86,223 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW16 CYL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 86,223 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 81,253 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 76,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre nearing legal limit currently at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 70,284 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 70,283 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 66,100 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted slightly on inner and outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low also nearing wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 62,222 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting low nearing pad wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 57,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing legal limit currently at 3mm also wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing legal limit currently at 3mm also wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing legal limit currently at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 53,201 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing unevenly around outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YW16 CYL is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black 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 YW16 CYL, 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 YW16 CYL?

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What year was YW16 CYL registered?

YW16 CYL is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is YW16 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW16 CYL 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.

Does YW16 CYL have outstanding finance?

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