MOT Status
ValidMileage
141,074 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre strong advise ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with deep cuts in tread
o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with nail in tread
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GV16 XRL is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 GV16 XRL, 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 GV16 XRL registered?
GV16 XRL is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 27 July 2016.
Is GV16 XRL safe to buy?
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