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KD16 UXL

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,998 mi
Last recorded78,998 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD16 UXL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 78,998 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% NSF 288KG. OSF 398KG. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush X2 NSF/OSF INTO ARMS. (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 NSF/OSF IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 78,997 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% NSF 288KG. OSF 398KG. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush X2 NSF/OSF INTO ARMS. (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 NSF/OSF IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 71,931 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 71,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened BENT. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 60,869 miles

Front both tyre has worn on the edges

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2024 60,841 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick just met limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both tyre has worn on the edges

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 52,944 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 44,049 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 Jan 2022 43,909 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 37,384 miles

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

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

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 12 Jul 2019 20,531 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 UXL is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KD16 UXL, 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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KD16 UXL is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 20 August 2016.

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