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BJ16 EBK

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,494 mi
Last recorded106,494 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 EBK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 106,494 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 96,691 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm plus slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission differential slightly oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 96,683 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm plus slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission differential slightly oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 86,500 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 76,591 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2023 76,591 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 69,236 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2021 55,701 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 55,021 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 53,901 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 52,743 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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BJ16 EBK is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BJ16 EBK, 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 BJ16 EBK registered?

BJ16 EBK is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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The MOT history for BJ16 EBK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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