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K4 SRV

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

67,067 mi
Last recorded67,067 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 SRV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 67,067 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2025 147,533 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 60,348 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 60,343 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 139,842 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 139,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 53,793 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 129,733 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 45,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 45,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 120,448 miles

Central Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav

Pass 11 Jul 2022 36,499 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 110,289 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 110,289 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 29,326 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 29,326 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 100,646 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 25,377 miles

Front wiper blades smearing slightly.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre worn, wearing on outer edge of tread.

Offside Front tyre worn, wearing on outer edge of tread.

Pass 30 Oct 2019 89,182 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 89,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 18,211 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 77,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 69,106 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 60,304 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components/engine covered

Fail 28 Oct 2016 60,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components/engine covered

Pass 5 Nov 2015 49,309 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 40,396 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 40,396 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 29,767 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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K4 SRV is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 K4 SRV, 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

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What year was K4 SRV registered?

K4 SRV is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is K4 SRV safe to buy?

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