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H14 CXY

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,142 mi
Last recorded126,142 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 CXY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 126,142 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 115,394 miles

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

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

minor oil leak from rear diff

Pass 3 Jul 2024 106,253 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 106,253 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 93,748 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 81,183 miles

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

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine covers

Pass 6 Jul 2021 69,603 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2020 59,877 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 44,086 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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H14 CXY is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue 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 H14 CXY, 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 H14 CXY registered?

H14 CXY is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is H14 CXY safe to buy?

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