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LV16 EJN

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

158,593 mi
Last recorded158,593 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV16 EJN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 158,593 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 146,401 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 131,342 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 128,998 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 117,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 108,509 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 106,497 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 97,309 miles

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 4 Jan 2022 85,354 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 74,475 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 74,475 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 63,255 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 63,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 48,343 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 40,281 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 33,325 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 24,138 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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LV16 EJN is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LV16 EJN, 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

How do I check the history of LV16 EJN?

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What year was LV16 EJN registered?

LV16 EJN is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 28 May 2016.

Is LV16 EJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV16 EJN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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