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HKZ 520

2016 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,520 mi
Last recorded109,520 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKZ 520
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2025 109,520 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 106,110 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 81,823 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 80,517 miles

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

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))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 66,600 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 518?

Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,367
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,373
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,465
position lamp(s) not working 1,178
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,104
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HKZ 520 is a 2016 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 82,393 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 518 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HKZ 520, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 518 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 518 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HKZ 520?

You can check the full history of HKZ 520 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HKZ 520 registered?

HKZ 520 is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 25 October 2016.

Is HKZ 520 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKZ 520 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HKZ 520 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HKZ 520. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

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