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CP16 WRT

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

176,972 mi
Last recorded176,972 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 176,972 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 160,050 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 160,048 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 140,244 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 123,112 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 104,135 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 87,646 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 72,810 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 55,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth. 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads at 2mm legal limit is 1.5mm (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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CP16 WRT is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WRT, 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 CP16 WRT registered?

CP16 WRT is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is CP16 WRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP16 WRT shows 9 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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