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EA16 MES

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,670 mi
Last recorded80,670 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 MES
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 80,670 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2024 80,653 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Tinted, not reflecting light (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Tinted, not reflecting light (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured Cracked inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Tinted, light output effected (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lamp tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Weak operation (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Tinted, light output effected (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lamp tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip within swept area not exceeding 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 79,931 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 79,931 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 79,930 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Characters are not black (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Characters are not black (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Tinted and not reflecting light (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Tinted and not reflecting light (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lamp tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lamp tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 73,858 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 73,858 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 60,001 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 46,016 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 27,358 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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EA16 MES is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EA16 MES, 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 EA16 MES registered?

EA16 MES is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 7 March 2016.

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