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DE16 LSF

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,346 mi
Last recorded129,346 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 LSF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 129,346 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 123,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 118,931 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 110,374 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 104,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly worn on inside edge(requires attention) (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2020 98,616 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 98,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall ()

Pass 22 Oct 2019 90,248 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 88,222 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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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DE16 LSF 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 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 DE16 LSF, 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 DE16 LSF registered?

DE16 LSF is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 13 May 2016.

Is DE16 LSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE16 LSF 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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