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M5 KRR

2016 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,867 mi
Last recorded87,867 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 KRR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2026 87,867 miles

Front washers low on screen

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 84,471 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 81,638 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 78,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Attached to shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 73,449 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 67,276 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 63,098 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 56,376 miles

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

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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M5 KRR is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M5 KRR, 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 M5 KRR registered?

M5 KRR is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 August 2016.

Is M5 KRR safe to buy?

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