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BK16 FMM

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,559 mi
Last recorded54,559 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK16 FMM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 54,559 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 50,129 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 44,871 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres heavily perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Unable to read emissions plate limit, Damaged.

Pass 8 Mar 2023 39,862 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 36,013 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 32,463 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 29,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm at lowest points and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm at lowest points and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 23,770 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 23,770 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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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BK16 FMM is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black 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 BK16 FMM, 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 BK16 FMM registered?

BK16 FMM is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is BK16 FMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK16 FMM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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