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JC09 GST

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,184 mi
Last recorded102,184 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC09 GST
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 102,184 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear outer cill cover damaged

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 92,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning intermittent (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 92,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also very close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning intermittent (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also very close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 81,336 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 70,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 60,558 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 52,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear side skirt damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2020 44,672 miles

Offside Rear side skirt damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2020 44,672 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear side skirt damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2019 31,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear side skirt adrift

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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JC09 GST is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JC09 GST, 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 JC09 GST registered?

JC09 GST is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is JC09 GST safe to buy?

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