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E20 CGS

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,501 mi
Last recorded64,501 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 CGS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 64,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating deteriorated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating deteriorated (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 61,564 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 58,414 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 58,414 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 55,095 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 55,095 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 51,729 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 48,682 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 48,682 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 45,756 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 45,747 miles

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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E20 CGS is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E20 CGS, 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 E20 CGS registered?

E20 CGS is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 11 November 2016.

Is E20 CGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E20 CGS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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