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KW16 SMX

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,061 mi
Last recorded85,061 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW16 SMX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 85,061 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dustcover Broken (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 79,629 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 75,130 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 70,310 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 66,441 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 63,511 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 245/45/18 rft ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 245/45/18 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge. 245/45/18 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2021 63,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/18 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 245/45/18 rft ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 245/45/18 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge. 245/45/18 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 58,409 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 52,887 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 52,635 miles

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

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

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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KW16 SMX is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black 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 KW16 SMX, 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 KW16 SMX registered?

KW16 SMX is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 10 June 2016.

Is KW16 SMX safe to buy?

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