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GL16 WKK

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,269 mi
Last recorded66,269 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 WKK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 66,269 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 65,245 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 65,238 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 63,499 miles

Both inner front brake pads look low

Fail 11 Mar 2024 63,492 miles

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

Both inner front brake pads look low

Pass 21 Mar 2023 59,536 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 51,490 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 44,843 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 38,047 miles

emissions too clean to read

Pass 28 Mar 2019 24,459 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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GL16 WKK is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL16 WKK, 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 GL16 WKK registered?

GL16 WKK is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is GL16 WKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL16 WKK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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