MOT Status
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126,924 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear wearing edge of tyre
front and rear bumpers damaged
osf nsf bottom arm bushes deteriorated
rear brake pads low
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear wearing edge of tyre
front and rear bumpers damaged
osf nsf bottom arm bushes deteriorated
rear brake pads low
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock absorbers bottom bushes are worn, cracked and perished but no excessive movement. (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs are worn and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted to vehicle.
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers juddering and smearing. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn, pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock absorbers bottom bushes are worn, cracked and perished but no excessive movement. (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs are worn and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted to vehicle.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
impact type damage to offside rear bumper
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin difficult to see inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
under trays and engine covers fitted
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BV16 NBJ is a 2016 BMW 520 in White 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 BV16 NBJ, 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 BV16 NBJ registered?
BV16 NBJ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 13 March 2016.
Is BV16 NBJ safe to buy?
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