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BP16 WCU

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,393 mi
Last recorded103,393 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP16 WCU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 103,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fluctuating on roller brake test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fluctuating on roller brake test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 92,003 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 91,671 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 80,196 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2/3mm and bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 69,743 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 69,714 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 61,233 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 57,353 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 42,881 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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BP16 WCU is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BP16 WCU, 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.

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What year was BP16 WCU registered?

BP16 WCU is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is BP16 WCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP16 WCU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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