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F3 EMV

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,054 mi
Last recorded90,054 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 EMV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 90,054 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 90,054 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 77,003 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2021 65,037 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 58,436 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 41,030 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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F3 EMV is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F3 EMV, 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 F3 EMV?

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What year was F3 EMV registered?

F3 EMV is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 16 May 2016.

Is F3 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F3 EMV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F3 EMV have outstanding finance?

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