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KP16 EHG

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

289,733 mi
Last recorded289,733 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP16 EHG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 289,733 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS+OS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 277,171 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 255,471 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 241,499 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 238,157 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 223,389 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 206,302 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 187,651 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 163,271 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 144,709 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 119,473 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 119,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 94,497 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 72,255 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 53,477 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 29,680 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 29,540 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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KP16 EHG is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KP16 EHG, 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 KP16 EHG registered?

KP16 EHG is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is KP16 EHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP16 EHG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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