MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,478 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear bumper cracked and o s rear under tray hanging down
Offside Rear light lens cracked
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
brake sensor light on
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear light lens cracked
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake Pad Light On
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 Advice to change soon (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
covers and shields fitted
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake Pad Light On
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 Advice to change soon (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
covers and shields fitted
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim ,very slight (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pad light on ,N/S/F pad wiring not attached
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm & Inner Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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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GX16 BWZ is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver 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 GX16 BWZ, 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 GX16 BWZ registered?
GX16 BWZ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 3 May 2016.
Is GX16 BWZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for GX16 BWZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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