CarVerify

Free Car Check

HV16 ELJ

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,472 mi
Last recorded77,472 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV16 ELJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 77,472 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 77,472 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 68,751 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 59,544 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 49,764 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 40,310 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 40,283 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 35,789 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 32,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 24,849 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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HV16 ELJ is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ELJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HV16 ELJ?

You can check the full history of HV16 ELJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HV16 ELJ registered?

HV16 ELJ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is HV16 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV16 ELJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HV16 ELJ 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 HV16 ELJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.