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BK16 MWX

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,022 mi
Last recorded95,022 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 95,022 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 86,435 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 77,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2023 66,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 56,498 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 22 Mar 2021 45,755 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 36,131 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 27,484 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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BK16 MWX is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BK16 MWX, 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

How do I check the history of BK16 MWX?

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What year was BK16 MWX registered?

BK16 MWX is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is BK16 MWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK16 MWX shows 8 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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