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CE16 XYM

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,853 mi
Last recorded107,853 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE16 XYM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 107,853 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 98,643 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 96,445 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 89,901 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 76,527 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 76,527 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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advise rear pads low advise disks

Pass 14 Sep 2020 61,543 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 61,534 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 45,337 miles

Service light on

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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CE16 XYM is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black 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 CE16 XYM, 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 CE16 XYM registered?

CE16 XYM is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is CE16 XYM safe to buy?

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