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BP16 XLJ

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,515 mi
Last recorded129,515 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP16 XLJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 129,515 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 112,211 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 90,913 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 72,623 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 45,314 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 32,567 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Oct 2019 24,392 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 24,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 XLJ is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey 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 BP16 XLJ, 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 BP16 XLJ registered?

BP16 XLJ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is BP16 XLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP16 XLJ 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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