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EA16 XDK

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,440 mi
Last recorded83,440 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 XDK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 83,440 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 83,440 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 75,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall, also cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Final drive oil leak

Unusual engine noise

Pass 18 Mar 2024 67,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Badly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BORDERLINE PASS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 58,452 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 48,361 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 37,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2020 29,168 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 23,786 miles

Nearside Front jacking block missing

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

Offside 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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EA16 XDK 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 EA16 XDK, 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 EA16 XDK registered?

EA16 XDK is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is EA16 XDK safe to buy?

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