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BW16 HJA

2016 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,550 mi
Last recorded35,550 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 HJA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2026 35,550 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 31,641 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 31,086 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 27,147 miles

O/s/r tyre tread getting close to legal limit.

Pass 19 Jul 2022 22,127 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 17,477 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 15,214 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 11,253 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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BW16 HJA is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol 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 BW16 HJA, 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 BW16 HJA registered?

BW16 HJA is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is BW16 HJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW16 HJA 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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