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GX16 BWZ

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,478 mi
Last recorded175,478 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX16 BWZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 175,478 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 175,436 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 166,662 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2024 166,243 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 144,957 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2022 117,156 miles

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))

Pass 12 May 2021 91,104 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 76,835 miles

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))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 57,655 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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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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