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L44 BUR

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,943 mi
Last recorded69,943 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 BUR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 69,943 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2024 60,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.16mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.98mm (5.2.3 (e))

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2023 50,965 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 50,229 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 43,808 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 43,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 33,409 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 17,985 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 17,368 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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L44 BUR 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 L44 BUR, 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 L44 BUR registered?

L44 BUR is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is L44 BUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L44 BUR 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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