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J27 LGM

2016 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,034 mi
Last recorded99,034 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 LGM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 99,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Oct 2025 66,424 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 89,518 miles

Headlamp aim cannot be adjusted above minimum level

Nearside parking brake effort Lower than expected, adjustment or repair may be required

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to offside rear nearing acceptable limits not yet deemed excessive but would advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill around jacking area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear exhaust shield slightly loose

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres fitted to road wheels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged All (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 13 May 2025 89,518 miles

Headlamp aim cannot be adjusted above minimum level

Nearside parking brake effort Lower than expected, adjustment or repair may be required

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to offside rear nearing acceptable limits not yet deemed excessive but would advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill around jacking area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear exhaust shield slightly loose

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres fitted to road wheels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged All (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 56,702 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 48,520 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 41,925 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 37,572 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 31,898 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 28,375 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 88,519 miles

Offside Front headlamp beam patten poor

Fail 26 Nov 2018 88,513 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front headlamp beam patten poor

Pass 30 Nov 2017 88,236 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 88,236 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 87,805 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 87,261 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 86,467 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 86,467 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 85,059 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 85,059 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 78,273 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 78,273 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 72,538 miles

both rear tyres low tread through centre

Pass 9 Dec 2010 60,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 51,703 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 51,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 41,534 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 41,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 36,952 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 31,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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J27 LGM is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J27 LGM, 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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J27 LGM is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 5 May 2016.

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