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M6 JNS

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,273 mi
Last recorded71,273 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 JNS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 71,273 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2025 64,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2024 58,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2024 58,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has cut to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 50,892 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 40,704 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 32,377 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 29,529 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 29,166 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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M6 JNS is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M6 JNS, 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 M6 JNS?

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What year was M6 JNS registered?

M6 JNS is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 1 December 2016.

Is M6 JNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M6 JNS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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