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LE54 SYS

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,184 mi
Last recorded65,184 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE54 SYS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 65,184 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe has a plastic coating which has become swollen. This may indicate corrosion beneath coating. Front to rear pipe at rearmost end. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe has a plastic coating which has become swollen. This may indicate corrosion beneath coating. Front to rear pipe at rearmost end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe has a plastic coating which has become swollen. This may indicate corrosion beneath coating. Front pipe at join with flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 May 2026 65,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Foremost lower arm,Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb possibly incorrectly seated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Foremost lower arm. Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner main tread groove (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe has a plastic coating which has become swollen. This may indicate corrosion beneath coating. Front to rear pipe at rearmost end. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very worn. Cords may soon become exposed. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe has a plastic coating which has become swollen. This may indicate corrosion beneath coating. Front to rear pipe at rearmost end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe has a plastic coating which has become swollen. This may indicate corrosion beneath coating. Front pipe at join with flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 59,020 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item removed from mirror ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn around inner and outer edges / close to limit / nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 59,020 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item removed from mirror ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn around inner and outer edges / close to limit / nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 May 2024 54,025 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 48,125 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre Nail in tread ()

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

Fail 10 May 2023 48,125 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Nail in tread ()

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

Pass 5 May 2022 42,669 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 36,630 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 33,013 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 13,573 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 13,338 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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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LE54 SYS is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LE54 SYS, 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 LE54 SYS registered?

LE54 SYS is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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