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BS10 SAV

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,093 mi
Last recorded36,093 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS10 SAV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2025 36,093 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 34,945 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 28,506 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2753519 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 24,246 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 22,070 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 20,496 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 17,738 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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BS10 SAV is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BS10 SAV, 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 BS10 SAV registered?

BS10 SAV is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 18 October 2016.

Is BS10 SAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BS10 SAV shows 7 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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