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HV16 EKC

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,195 mi
Last recorded77,195 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV16 EKC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 77,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 77,152 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 76,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc slight lip. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 74,539 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 68,698 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 60,199 miles

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))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 54,803 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2019 48,580 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 41,757 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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HV16 EKC is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black 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 HV16 EKC, 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 HV16 EKC registered?

HV16 EKC is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 1 April 2016.

Is HV16 EKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV16 EKC 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.

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