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KD16 POJ

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,139 mi
Last recorded127,139 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD16 POJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 127,139 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2025 116,466 miles

engine and under vehicle covers fitted restricts view of test items

Fail 8 Jul 2025 116,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine and under vehicle covers fitted restricts view of test items

Pass 22 Aug 2024 109,173 miles

Engine and under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2023 72,353 miles

engine and under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2022 90,576 miles

engine and under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2021 82,044 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 73,928 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 65,595 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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KD16 POJ is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KD16 POJ, 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 KD16 POJ registered?

KD16 POJ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 9 August 2016.

Is KD16 POJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD16 POJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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