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KT16 JTO

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,805 mi
Last recorded120,805 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT16 JTO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 120,805 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

T.P.M.S light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

pedestrian protection system warning light on dash

Fail 19 Sep 2025 120,784 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

T.P.M.S light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

pedestrian protection system warning light on dash

Pass 20 Sep 2024 111,229 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

pedestrian protection system warning light on dash

Fail 20 Sep 2024 111,229 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

pedestrian protection system warning light on dash

tpms light on

Pass 27 Sep 2023 103,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 93,712 miles

Pedestrian protection system warning lamp on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 88,834 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

pedestrian protection system seem to be faulty, needs further investigation.

Pass 15 Jun 2020 86,997 miles

pedestrian protection system warning lamp on

Pass 21 May 2019 77,649 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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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KT16 JTO is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KT16 JTO, 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 KT16 JTO registered?

KT16 JTO is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 17 June 2016.

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