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YY66 YLD

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,108 mi
Last recorded94,108 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY66 YLD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2026 94,108 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 85,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper slightly insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2024 72,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in lower arm detreiorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in lower arm deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 72,611 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in lower arm detreiorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in lower arm deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 56,746 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 47,060 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges and tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 47,058 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both plates incorrectly spaced lettering (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges and tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 34,586 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Dec 2019 27,800 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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YY66 YLD 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 77.8%.

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 YY66 YLD, 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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YY66 YLD is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 14 December 2016.

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