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M28 WPC

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,468 mi
Last recorded95,468 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 WPC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2025 95,468 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 82,937 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 66,861 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 46,120 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 30,475 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 28,158 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 23,091 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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M28 WPC is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M28 WPC, 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 M28 WPC?

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What year was M28 WPC registered?

M28 WPC is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is M28 WPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M28 WPC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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