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CP16 MFZ

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,204 mi
Last recorded129,204 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP16 MFZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 129,204 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 129,194 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective & offside front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 101,687 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 83,034 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 83,019 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 82,721 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 70,250 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn at inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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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CP16 MFZ is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CP16 MFZ, 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 CP16 MFZ?

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What year was CP16 MFZ registered?

CP16 MFZ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is CP16 MFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP16 MFZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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