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L22 KHJ

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,842 mi
Last recorded154,842 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 KHJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 154,842 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 144,417 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 135,229 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 116,091 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 116,091 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 102,123 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 92,072 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 92,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 71,610 miles

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

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))

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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L22 KHJ 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 L22 KHJ, 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 L22 KHJ registered?

L22 KHJ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is L22 KHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L22 KHJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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