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BC16 KWP

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,268 mi
Last recorded72,268 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 KWP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 72,268 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 64,051 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 54,701 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 45,401 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 35,263 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 29,738 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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BC16 KWP is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BC16 KWP, 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

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What year was BC16 KWP registered?

BC16 KWP is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is BC16 KWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC16 KWP shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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