MOT Status
ValidMileage
103,057 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All Four (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Lower under tray and top covers fitted
vehicle was too clean to trigger the smoke meter
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Lower under tray and top covers fitted
vehicle was too clean to trigger the smoke meter
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EG16 CEA is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black 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 EG16 CEA, 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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How do I check the history of EG16 CEA?
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What year was EG16 CEA registered?
EG16 CEA is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 3 August 2016.
Is EG16 CEA safe to buy?
The MOT history for EG16 CEA 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.
Does EG16 CEA have outstanding finance?
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