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AK16 SFE

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,739 mi
Last recorded90,739 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 SFE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 90,739 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 85,980 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 76,189 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 64,814 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 64,047 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Shows signs of a severe leakage (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 56,045 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 48,553 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 44,221 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2019 32,912 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

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 SFE is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue 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 AK16 SFE, 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 AK16 SFE registered?

AK16 SFE is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 19 May 2016.

Is AK16 SFE safe to buy?

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