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CP16 WKX

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

234,804 mi
Last recorded234,804 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP16 WKX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 234,804 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2026 234,764 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 231,316 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 231,316 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 223,645 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 216,919 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 196,891 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 188,687 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 22 Mar 2023 174,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 156,229 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 134,641 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 120,985 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 106,763 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 106,743 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 96,143 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 80,975 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 66,401 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 65,891 miles

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

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

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 WKX is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CP16 WKX, 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 CP16 WKX registered?

CP16 WKX is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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The MOT history for CP16 WKX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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