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E4 GGW

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,681 mi
Last recorded87,681 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 GGW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 87,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 73,592 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 73,592 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 61,936 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 48,936 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 48,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2020 41,056 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 35,452 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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E4 GGW is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E4 GGW, 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 E4 GGW registered?

E4 GGW is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 23 December 2016.

Is E4 GGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E4 GGW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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