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KN16 FNO

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,923 mi
Last recorded139,923 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN16 FNO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 139,923 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2025 128,636 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 112,710 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 96,070 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2022 72,783 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 72,757 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 49,919 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under tray fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2020 36,703 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 36,377 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 31,200 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 31,200 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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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KN16 FNO is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KN16 FNO, 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 KN16 FNO registered?

KN16 FNO is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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The MOT history for KN16 FNO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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