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L18 SCW

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,143 mi
Last recorded109,143 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 SCW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 109,143 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2026 126,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 126,725 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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 30 Jun 2025 101,573 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated

Front brake pads low

Fail 30 Jun 2025 101,573 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated

Front brake pads low

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 119,305 miles

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

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

oil level on min mark

Fail 3 Mar 2025 119,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil level on min mark

Pass 2 Jul 2024 90,631 miles

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

Front pads starting to get low

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2024 108,975 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Has damage but no sharp edges.

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 75,691 miles

Covers fitted

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2023 94,678 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 65,070 miles

Covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm + badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear pads low

Pass 21 Mar 2022 83,059 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 83,058 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 51,797 miles

Covers fitted

Offside front tyre 3mm + worn on edges

Offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 18 Mar 2021 75,339 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 45,245 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 64,266 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 64,266 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 38,970 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 24 Jan 2019 58,935 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 54,074 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 50,611 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 44,945 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 40,193 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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L18 SCW is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 L18 SCW, 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 L18 SCW registered?

L18 SCW is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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