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KT16 VTX

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,528 mi
Last recorded135,528 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT16 VTX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 135,528 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 126,619 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 126,608 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2023 117,002 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 108,021 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 96,172 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 96,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 88,367 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 75,773 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 61,458 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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 VTX is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VTX, 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 VTX registered?

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

Is KT16 VTX safe to buy?

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