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LK16 UPG

2016 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,495 mi
Last recorded35,495 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK16 UPG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 35,495 miles

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

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))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 33,792 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 31,349 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 28,525 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 25,818 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 23,164 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 21,308 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 17,396 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 17,395 miles

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

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.

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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LK16 UPG is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LK16 UPG, 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 LK16 UPG registered?

LK16 UPG is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 14 March 2016.

Is LK16 UPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK16 UPG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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