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JE51 SUJ

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

211,593 mi
Last recorded211,593 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE51 SUJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 211,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2026 211,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2025 195,082 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 181,532 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 165,095 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 165,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 148,955 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 148,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 136,231 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 120,515 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 117,136 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 110,473 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 94,301 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 87,081 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 81,719 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 79,281 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 77,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 76,597 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 76,597 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 72,676 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 60,251 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 44,959 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 29,021 miles

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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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JE51 SUJ is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 JE51 SUJ, 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 JE51 SUJ registered?

JE51 SUJ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 7 November 2016.

Is JE51 SUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for JE51 SUJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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