MOT Status
ValidMileage
88,661 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Going Bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Both rear shock absorbers, bump stops, breaking up.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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GX16 WEF is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 WEF, 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 WEF registered?
GX16 WEF is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 11 April 2016.
Is GX16 WEF safe to buy?
The MOT history for GX16 WEF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GX16 WEF have outstanding finance?
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