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ME14 ELS

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,855 mi
Last recorded62,855 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME14 ELS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 62,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275x35x20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 55,896 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 55,651 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 53,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 53,110 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 49,619 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 41,192 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 6 Nov 2020 37,432 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 37,432 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 May 2019 21,140 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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ME14 ELS is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ME14 ELS, 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 ME14 ELS registered?

ME14 ELS is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is ME14 ELS safe to buy?

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