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AK16 LXS

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

257,568 mi
Last recorded257,568 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 LXS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 257,568 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Banana shape arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2025 228,543 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 228,518 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 222,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 191,969 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 172,200 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 168,469 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 154,368 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 142,372 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 130,997 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 119,745 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 118,593 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 105,734 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 94,454 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 81,554 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 74,019 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 72,490 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 68,745 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 57,321 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 48,466 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 36,983 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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AK16 LXS is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 AK16 LXS, 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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AK16 LXS is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 15 April 2016.

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