MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,375 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff nearside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff nearside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords good year runflat 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords good year runflat 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Windscreen washers poor in operation
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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LJ16 VBG is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue 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 LJ16 VBG, 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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How do I check the history of LJ16 VBG?
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What year was LJ16 VBG registered?
LJ16 VBG is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 7 March 2016.
Is LJ16 VBG safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJ16 VBG 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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