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BA16 LFL

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

172,998 mi
Last recorded172,998 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 LFL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 172,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 151,029 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 148,374 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 123,316 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 115,226 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 80,791 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 29,513 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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BA16 LFL is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BA16 LFL, 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 BA16 LFL registered?

BA16 LFL is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 16 August 2016.

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