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KS16 AXA

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

274,545 mi
Last recorded274,545 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS16 AXA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 274,545 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 257,247 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 251,770 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 380,875 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 225,194 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 197,944 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 192,255 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 153,912 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 127,753 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 123,843 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 123,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 79,508 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 43,400 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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KS16 AXA is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KS16 AXA, 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

How do I check the history of KS16 AXA?

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What year was KS16 AXA registered?

KS16 AXA is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 22 April 2016.

Is KS16 AXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS16 AXA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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