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G14 WAS

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

144,131 mi
Last recorded144,131 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG14 WAS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 144,131 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2025 141,012 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 138,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 105,040 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 80,642 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 73,435 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 73,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable

Pass 17 Mar 2022 72,984 miles

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))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 63,183 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 62,756 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 49,302 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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G14 WAS is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G14 WAS, 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 G14 WAS registered?

G14 WAS is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 20 September 2016.

Is G14 WAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G14 WAS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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