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LS16 VLR

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

125,959 mi
Last recorded125,959 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS16 VLR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 125,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cranked suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cranked suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 116,095 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 106,295 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 93,421 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 85,298 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 83,902 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 83,705 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 69,759 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 69,700 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 55,962 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 54,958 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 43,331 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 36,239 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 6 Aug 2019 24,349 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 10,640 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 10,618 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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LS16 VLR is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 LS16 VLR, 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 LS16 VLR registered?

LS16 VLR is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 23 April 2016.

Is LS16 VLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS16 VLR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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