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CF16 MKZ

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,362 mi
Last recorded101,362 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF16 MKZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2025 101,362 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 86,485 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 80,083 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 62,680 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 38,936 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 33,560 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 27,602 miles

Offside Front tyre worn lower on edges

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread,tyre worn lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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CF16 MKZ is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black 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 CF16 MKZ, 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

How do I check the history of CF16 MKZ?

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What year was CF16 MKZ registered?

CF16 MKZ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is CF16 MKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF16 MKZ 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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