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LO16 ENW

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,228 mi
Last recorded100,228 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO16 ENW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 100,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454019 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 89,195 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2024 89,195 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2023 81,045 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 70,388 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 57,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 48,499 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 48,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2019 31,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 28,619 miles

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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LO16 ENW is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LO16 ENW, 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 LO16 ENW registered?

LO16 ENW is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is LO16 ENW safe to buy?

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