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LX16 PXD

2016 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,169 mi
Last recorded61,169 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX16 PXD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 61,169 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 61,169 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 58,230 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 58,139 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 56,954 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 55,173 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 53,118 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 36,116 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 36,116 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both head lamp aims too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 29,144 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 20,379 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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LX16 PXD is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LX16 PXD, 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 LX16 PXD?

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What year was LX16 PXD registered?

LX16 PXD is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is LX16 PXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX16 PXD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LX16 PXD have outstanding finance?

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