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GD16 KHK

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,545 mi
Last recorded161,545 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD16 KHK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 161,545 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 158,470 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc back plate loose

Pass 15 Aug 2024 148,325 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 148,325 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2023 129,190 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 111,398 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front front tyres at 1.6mm

Rear rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 2 Aug 2022 111,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3 cuts with cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front front tyres at 1.6mm

Rear rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Aug 2021 93,890 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 77,765 miles

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 18 Aug 2020 77,765 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 9 Aug 2019 59,855 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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GD16 KHK 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 GD16 KHK, 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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What year was GD16 KHK registered?

GD16 KHK is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 15 June 2016.

Is GD16 KHK safe to buy?

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