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EF16 XTH

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,410 mi
Last recorded146,410 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 XTH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2025 146,410 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 137,931 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 132,324 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 122,950 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 111,008 miles

engine cover under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 16 Feb 2023 99,109 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 87,230 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 81,107 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 66,471 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 63,012 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 50,579 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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EF16 XTH is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EF16 XTH, 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

How do I check the history of EF16 XTH?

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What year was EF16 XTH registered?

EF16 XTH is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 4 July 2016.

Is EF16 XTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF16 XTH shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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