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GN16 KWP

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,216 mi
Last recorded81,216 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN16 KWP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2025 81,216 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm replace very soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 69,450 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 62,483 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 55,572 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 47,005 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 37,582 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 23,432 miles

Front small chip in front screen

Pass 28 Feb 2019 16,489 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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GN16 KWP is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GN16 KWP, 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 GN16 KWP registered?

GN16 KWP is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is GN16 KWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN16 KWP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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