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BMZ 6198

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,155 mi
Last recorded131,155 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMZ 6198
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 131,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

smells and sounds like a slight exhaust leak under bonnet ?

vehicle fitted with under trays and other covers / guards obscuring view to components an structure

Pass 13 Mar 2025 94,981 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N.S.F tyre worn close to legal limit (2mm) inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 64,636 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 63,257 miles

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

factory fitted under trays/covers fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Oct 2022 59,945 miles

factory fitted under trays/covers at time of test

Pass 5 Oct 2021 53,968 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 53,968 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 51,124 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 51,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2019 44,754 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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BMZ 6198 is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BMZ 6198, 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 BMZ 6198 registered?

BMZ 6198 is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is BMZ 6198 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMZ 6198 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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